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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,482.93, 2,224.31 and 442.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,482.93, 2,224.31 and 442.94 is: 664.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,482.93 : 2,224.31 = 442.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,482.93/2,224.31 = 442.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,482.93x = 2,224.31 × 442.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,482.93x = 985,222.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,222.54/1,482.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.38

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