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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.88, 718.32 and 444.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.88, 718.32 and 444.32 is: 666.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.88 : 718.32 = 444.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.88/718.32 = 444.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.88x = 718.32 × 444.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.88x = 319,163.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,163.94/478.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.48

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