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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.41, 714.49 and 441.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.41, 714.49 and 441.46 is: 663.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.41 : 714.49 = 441.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.41/714.49 = 441.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.41x = 714.49 × 441.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.41x = 315,418.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,418.76/475.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.47

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