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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.26, 2,226.74 and 444.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.26, 2,226.74 and 444.58 is: 666.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.26 : 2,226.74 = 444.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.26/2,226.74 = 444.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.26x = 2,226.74 × 444.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.26x = 989,964.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,964.07/1,484.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.97

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