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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.33, 2,224.96 and 443.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.33, 2,224.96 and 443.33 is: 664.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.33 : 2,224.96 = 443.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.33/2,224.96 = 443.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.33x = 2,224.96 × 443.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.33x = 986,392.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,392.63/1,483.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.99

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