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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.72, 2,227.44 and 444.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.72, 2,227.44 and 444.72 is: 667.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.72 : 2,227.44 = 444.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.72/2,227.44 = 444.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.72x = 2,227.44 × 444.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.72x = 990,587.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,587.12/1,484.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.19

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