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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.03, 2,232.37 and 447.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.03, 2,232.37 and 447.95 is: 672.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.03 : 2,232.37 = 447.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.03/2,232.37 = 447.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.03x = 2,232.37 × 447.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.03x = 999,976.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,976.74/1,488.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.01

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