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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.53, 712.96 and 441.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.53, 712.96 and 441.97 is: 661.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.53 : 712.96 = 441.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.53/712.96 = 441.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.53x = 712.96 × 441.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.53x = 315,106.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,106.93/476.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.25

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