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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.65, 2,166.95 and 404.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.65, 2,166.95 and 404.64 is: 606.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.65 : 2,166.95 = 404.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.65/2,166.95 = 404.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.65x = 2,166.95 × 404.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.65x = 876,829.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,829.57/1,444.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.95

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