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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.16, 651.81 and 444.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.16, 651.81 and 444.12 is: 613.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.16 : 651.81 = 444.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.16/651.81 = 444.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.16x = 651.81 × 444.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.16x = 289,481.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,481.08/472.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.10

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