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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.64, 2,233.34 and 448.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.64, 2,233.34 and 448.62 is: 673.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.64 : 2,233.34 = 448.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.64/2,233.34 = 448.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.64x = 2,233.34 × 448.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.64x = 1,001,924.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,924.33/1,488.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.05

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