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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.48, 665.09 and 314.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.48, 665.09 and 314.61 is: 470.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.48 : 665.09 = 314.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.48/665.09 = 314.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.48x = 665.09 × 314.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.48x = 209,242.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,242.39/444.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.76

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