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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,482.56, 2,223.04 and 442.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,482.56, 2,223.04 and 442.42 is: 663.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,482.56 : 2,223.04 = 442.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,482.56/2,223.04 = 442.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,482.56x = 2,223.04 × 442.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,482.56x = 983,517.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,517.36/1,482.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.39

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