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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.73, 712.68 and 444.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.73, 712.68 and 444.75 is: 666.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.73 : 712.68 = 444.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.73/712.68 = 444.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.73x = 712.68 × 444.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.73x = 316,964.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,964.43/475.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.27

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