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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.64, 664 and 347.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.64, 664 and 347.36 is: 518.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.64 : 664 = 347.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.64/664 = 347.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.64x = 664 × 347.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.64x = 230,647.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,647.04/444.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.73

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