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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.68, 716.04 and 442.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.68, 716.04 and 442.76 is: 663.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.68 : 716.04 = 442.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.68/716.04 = 442.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.68x = 716.04 × 442.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.68x = 317,033.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,033.87/477.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.70

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