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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.40, 2,225.12 and 443.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.40, 2,225.12 and 443.44 is: 665.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.40 : 2,225.12 = 443.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.40/2,225.12 = 443.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.40x = 2,225.12 × 443.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.40x = 986,707.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,707.21/1,483.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.17

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