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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.93, 2,226.62 and 444.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.93, 2,226.62 and 444.78 is: 666.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.93 : 2,226.62 = 444.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.93/2,226.62 = 444.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.93x = 2,226.62 × 444.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.93x = 990,353.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,353.82/1,484.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.94

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