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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484, 2,226 and 458

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484, 2,226 and 458 is: 687

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484 : 2,226 = 458 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484/2,226 = 458/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484x = 2,226 × 458
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484x = 1,019,508
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,508/1,484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687

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