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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.92, 719.83 and 444.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.92, 719.83 and 444.12 is: 668.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.92 : 719.83 = 444.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.92/719.83 = 444.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.92x = 719.83 × 444.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.92x = 319,690.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,690.90/477.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.92

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