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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,482.83, 2,224.54 and 442.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,482.83, 2,224.54 and 442.79 is: 664.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,482.83 : 2,224.54 = 442.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,482.83/2,224.54 = 442.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,482.83x = 2,224.54 × 442.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,482.83x = 984,992.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,992.94/1,482.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.27

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