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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.74, 643.95 and 444.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.74, 643.95 and 444.66 is: 612.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.74 : 643.95 = 444.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.74/643.95 = 444.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.74x = 643.95 × 444.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.74x = 286,338.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,338.81/467.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.18

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