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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.84, 2,226.58 and 444.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.84, 2,226.58 and 444.58 is: 666.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.84 : 2,226.58 = 444.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.84/2,226.58 = 444.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.84x = 2,226.58 × 444.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.84x = 989,886.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,886.26/1,484.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.66

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