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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,486.92, 2,230.35 and 446.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,486.92, 2,230.35 and 446.93 is: 670.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,486.92 : 2,230.35 = 446.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,486.92/2,230.35 = 446.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,486.92x = 2,230.35 × 446.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,486.92x = 996,799.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,799.17/1,486.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.38

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