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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.32, 2,225.37 and 443.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.32, 2,225.37 and 443.32 is: 665.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.32 : 2,225.37 = 443.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.32/2,225.37 = 443.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.32x = 2,225.37 × 443.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.32x = 986,549.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,549.92/1,483.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.10

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