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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.64, 704.88 and 444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.64, 704.88 and 444 is: 664.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.64 : 704.88 = 444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.64/704.88 = 444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.64x = 704.88 × 444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.64x = 312,966.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,966.72/470.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.98

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