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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.07, 2,224.99 and 443.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.07, 2,224.99 and 443.07 is: 664.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.07 : 2,224.99 = 443.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.07/2,224.99 = 443.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.07x = 2,224.99 × 443.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.07x = 985,826.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,826.87/1,483.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.72

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