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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.90, 716.04 and 442.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.90, 716.04 and 442.26 is: 662.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.90 : 716.04 = 442.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.90/716.04 = 442.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.90x = 716.04 × 442.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.90x = 316,675.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,675.85/477.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.64

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