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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.47, 661.96 and 437.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.47, 661.96 and 437.72 is: 651.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.47 : 661.96 = 437.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.47/661.96 = 437.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.47x = 661.96 × 437.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.47x = 289,750.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,750.37/444.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.91

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