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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.92, 707.38 and 444.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.92, 707.38 and 444.92 is: 662.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.92 : 707.38 = 444.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.92/707.38 = 444.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.92x = 707.38 × 444.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.92x = 314,727.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,727.51/474.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.70

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