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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.09, 2,224.55 and 443.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.09, 2,224.55 and 443.10 is: 664.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.09 : 2,224.55 = 443.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.09/2,224.55 = 443.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.09x = 2,224.55 × 443.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.09x = 985,699.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,699.21/1,483.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.63

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