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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.79, 665.83 and 347.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.79, 665.83 and 347.59 is: 520.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.79 : 665.83 = 347.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.79/665.83 = 347.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.79x = 665.83 × 347.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.79x = 231,435.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,435.85/444.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.33

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