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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.28, 2,226 and 444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.28, 2,226 and 444 is: 665.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.28 : 2,226 = 444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.28/2,226 = 444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.28x = 2,226 × 444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.28x = 988,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,344/1,484.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.87

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