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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,486.55, 2,230.02 and 446.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,486.55, 2,230.02 and 446.58 is: 669.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,486.55 : 2,230.02 = 446.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,486.55/2,230.02 = 446.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,486.55x = 2,230.02 × 446.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,486.55x = 995,882.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,882.33/1,486.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.93

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