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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.26, 2,225.24 and 443.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.26, 2,225.24 and 443.58 is: 665.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.26 : 2,225.24 = 443.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.26/2,225.24 = 443.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.26x = 2,225.24 × 443.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.26x = 987,069.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,069.74/1,483.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.47

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