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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,486.01, 2,229.02 and 446.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,486.01, 2,229.02 and 446.12 is: 669.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,486.01 : 2,229.02 = 446.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,486.01/2,229.02 = 446.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,486.01x = 2,229.02 × 446.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,486.01x = 994,410.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,410.40/1,486.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.18

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