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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.44, 711.75 and 440.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.44, 711.75 and 440.69 is: 661.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.44 : 711.75 = 440.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.44/711.75 = 440.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.44x = 711.75 × 440.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.44x = 313,657.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,657.55/474.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.12

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