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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.14, 2,226.56 and 444.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.14, 2,226.56 and 444.14 is: 666.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.14 : 2,226.56 = 444.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.14/2,226.56 = 444.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.14x = 2,226.56 × 444.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.14x = 988,904.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,904.36/1,484.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.31

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