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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,482.55, 2,223.21 and 442.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,482.55, 2,223.21 and 442.18 is: 663.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,482.55 : 2,223.21 = 442.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,482.55/2,223.21 = 442.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,482.55x = 2,223.21 × 442.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,482.55x = 983,047.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,047.88/1,482.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.08

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