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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472, 2,208 and 446

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472, 2,208 and 446 is: 669

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472 : 2,208 = 446 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472/2,208 = 446/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472x = 2,208 × 446
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472x = 984,768
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,768/1,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669

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