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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.10, 2,226.53 and 444.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.10, 2,226.53 and 444.06 is: 666.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.10 : 2,226.53 = 444.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.10/2,226.53 = 444.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.10x = 2,226.53 × 444.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.10x = 988,714.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,714.02/1,484.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.20

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