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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.39, 715.37 and 444.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.39, 715.37 and 444.63 is: 666.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.39 : 715.37 = 444.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.39/715.37 = 444.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.39x = 715.37 × 444.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.39x = 318,072.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,072.74/477.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.27

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