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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.54, 712.80 and 442.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.54, 712.80 and 442.73 is: 663.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.54 : 712.80 = 442.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.54/712.80 = 442.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.54x = 712.80 × 442.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.54x = 315,579.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,579.73/475.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.63

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