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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.71, 668.23 and 417.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.71, 668.23 and 417.04 is: 626.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.71 : 668.23 = 417.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.71/668.23 = 417.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.71x = 668.23 × 417.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.71x = 278,678.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,678.64/444.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.65

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