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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.16, 711.81 and 444.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.16, 711.81 and 444.02 is: 662.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.16 : 711.81 = 444.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.16/711.81 = 444.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.16x = 711.81 × 444.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.16x = 316,054.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,054.32/477.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.37

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