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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.80, 2,225.70 and 443.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.80, 2,225.70 and 443.80 is: 665.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.80 : 2,225.70 = 443.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.80/2,225.70 = 443.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.80x = 2,225.70 × 443.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.80x = 987,765.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,765.66/1,483.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.70

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