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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.81, 2,227.34 and 444.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.81, 2,227.34 and 444.74 is: 667.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.81 : 2,227.34 = 444.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.81/2,227.34 = 444.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.81x = 2,227.34 × 444.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.81x = 990,573.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,573.83/1,484.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.14

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