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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.02, 665.76 and 315.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.02, 665.76 and 315.50 is: 473.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.02 : 665.76 = 315.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.02/665.76 = 315.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.02x = 665.76 × 315.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.02x = 210,047.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,047.28/444.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.06

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