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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,487, 2,230.90 and 446.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,487, 2,230.90 and 446.96 is: 670.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,487 : 2,230.90 = 446.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,487/2,230.90 = 446.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,487x = 2,230.90 × 446.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,487x = 997,123.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,123.06/1,487
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.56

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