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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.73, 662.09 and 444.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.73, 662.09 and 444.28 is: 611.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.73 : 662.09 = 444.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.73/662.09 = 444.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.73x = 662.09 × 444.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.73x = 294,153.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,153.35/480.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.89

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