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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.20, 665.06 and 444.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.20, 665.06 and 444.65 is: 615.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.20 : 665.06 = 444.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.20/665.06 = 444.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.20x = 665.06 × 444.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.20x = 295,713.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,713.38/480.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.82

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