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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,485.93, 2,228.81 and 445.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,485.93, 2,228.81 and 445.94 is: 668.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,485.93 : 2,228.81 = 445.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,485.93/2,228.81 = 445.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,485.93x = 2,228.81 × 445.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,485.93x = 993,902.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,902.16/1,485.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.88

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