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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.47, 2,225.32 and 443.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.47, 2,225.32 and 443.40 is: 665.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.47 : 2,225.32 = 443.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.47/2,225.32 = 443.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.47x = 2,225.32 × 443.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.47x = 986,706.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,706.89/1,483.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.13

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