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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.28, 707.14 and 444.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.28, 707.14 and 444.99 is: 666.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.28 : 707.14 = 444.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.28/707.14 = 444.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.28x = 707.14 × 444.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.28x = 314,668.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,668.00/472.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.27

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