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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.68, 2,224.83 and 443.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.68, 2,224.83 and 443.41 is: 664.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.68 : 2,224.83 = 443.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.68/2,224.83 = 443.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.68x = 2,224.83 × 443.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.68x = 986,498.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,498.53/1,483.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.90

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