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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.06, 711.55 and 444.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.06, 711.55 and 444.22 is: 666.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.06 : 711.55 = 444.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.06/711.55 = 444.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.06x = 711.55 × 444.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.06x = 316,087.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,087.52/474.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.76

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