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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.88, 2,227.64 and 444.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.88, 2,227.64 and 444.88 is: 667.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.88 : 2,227.64 = 444.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.88/2,227.64 = 444.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.88x = 2,227.64 × 444.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.88x = 991,032.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,032.48/1,484.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.42

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