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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,486.43, 2,228.87 and 446.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,486.43, 2,228.87 and 446.28 is: 669.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,486.43 : 2,228.87 = 446.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,486.43/2,228.87 = 446.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,486.43x = 2,228.87 × 446.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,486.43x = 994,697.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,697.87/1,486.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.19

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