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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.89, 721.94 and 444.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.89, 721.94 and 444.44 is: 667.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.89 : 721.94 = 444.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.89/721.94 = 444.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.89x = 721.94 × 444.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.89x = 320,853.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,853.18/480.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.21

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