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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.63, 717.80 and 444.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.63, 717.80 and 444.83 is: 668.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.63 : 717.80 = 444.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.63/717.80 = 444.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.63x = 717.80 × 444.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.63x = 319,293.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,293.16/477.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.49

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