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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.30, 712.26 and 444.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.30, 712.26 and 444.42 is: 667.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.30 : 712.26 = 444.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.30/712.26 = 444.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.30x = 712.26 × 444.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.30x = 316,542.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,542.59/474.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.39

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