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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.81, 2,227.18 and 444.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.81, 2,227.18 and 444.79 is: 667.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.81 : 2,227.18 = 444.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.81/2,227.18 = 444.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.81x = 2,227.18 × 444.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.81x = 990,627.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,627.39/1,484.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.17

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