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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.92, 720.66 and 444.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.92, 720.66 and 444.92 is: 666.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.92 : 720.66 = 444.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.92/720.66 = 444.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.92x = 720.66 × 444.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.92x = 320,636.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,636.05/480.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.71

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