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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.57, 2,227.26 and 444.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.57, 2,227.26 and 444.62 is: 667.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.57 : 2,227.26 = 444.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.57/2,227.26 = 444.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.57x = 2,227.26 × 444.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.57x = 990,284.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,284.34/1,484.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.05

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