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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.91, 714.42 and 443.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.91, 714.42 and 443.16 is: 663.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.91 : 714.42 = 443.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.91/714.42 = 443.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.91x = 714.42 × 443.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.91x = 316,602.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,602.37/476.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.86

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