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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.96, 2,227.40 and 444.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.96, 2,227.40 and 444.96 is: 667.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.96 : 2,227.40 = 444.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.96/2,227.40 = 444.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.96x = 2,227.40 × 444.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.96x = 991,103.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,103.90/1,484.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.43

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