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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.80, 652.68 and 444.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.80, 652.68 and 444.76 is: 613.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.80 : 652.68 = 444.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.80/652.68 = 444.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.80x = 652.68 × 444.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.80x = 290,285.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,285.96/472.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.97

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