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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.98, 709.92 and 443.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.98, 709.92 and 443.82 is: 666.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.98 : 709.92 = 443.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.98/709.92 = 443.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.98x = 709.92 × 443.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.98x = 315,076.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,076.69/472.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.15

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