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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.84, 2,225.68 and 443.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.84, 2,225.68 and 443.85 is: 665.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.84 : 2,225.68 = 443.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.84/2,225.68 = 443.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.84x = 2,225.68 × 443.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.84x = 987,866.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,866.96/1,483.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.75

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