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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.87, 704.14 and 444.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.87, 704.14 and 444.95 is: 668.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.87 : 704.14 = 444.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.87/704.14 = 444.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.87x = 704.14 × 444.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.87x = 313,302.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,302.46/468.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.21

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