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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.32, 665.10 and 444.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.32, 665.10 and 444.87 is: 614.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.32 : 665.10 = 444.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.32/665.10 = 444.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.32x = 665.10 × 444.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.32x = 295,883.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,883.04/481.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.73

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