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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.65, 2,224.75 and 443.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.65, 2,224.75 and 443.29 is: 664.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.65 : 2,224.75 = 443.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.65/2,224.75 = 443.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.65x = 2,224.75 × 443.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.65x = 986,203.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,203.87/1,483.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.71

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