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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.33, 703.01 and 444.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.33, 703.01 and 444.23 is: 662.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.33 : 703.01 = 444.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.33/703.01 = 444.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.33x = 703.01 × 444.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.33x = 312,294.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,294.62/471.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.58

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