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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.44, 2,208.66 and 446.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.44, 2,208.66 and 446.44 is: 669.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.44 : 2,208.66 = 446.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.44/2,208.66 = 446.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.44x = 2,208.66 × 446.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.44x = 986,028.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,028.65/1,472.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.66

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