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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.88, 704.30 and 444.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.88, 704.30 and 444.24 is: 665.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.88 : 704.30 = 444.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.88/704.30 = 444.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.88x = 704.30 × 444.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.88x = 312,878.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,878.23/469.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.87

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