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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.68, 667.32 and 314.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.68, 667.32 and 314.67 is: 472.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.68 : 667.32 = 314.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.68/667.32 = 314.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.68x = 667.32 × 314.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.68x = 209,985.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,985.58/444.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.22

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