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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,482.77, 2,224.13 and 442.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,482.77, 2,224.13 and 442.77 is: 664.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,482.77 : 2,224.13 = 442.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,482.77/2,224.13 = 442.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,482.77x = 2,224.13 × 442.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,482.77x = 984,781.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,781.39/1,482.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.15

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