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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.96, 726.19 and 444.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.96, 726.19 and 444.91 is: 668.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.96 : 726.19 = 444.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.96/726.19 = 444.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.96x = 726.19 × 444.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.96x = 323,086.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,086.27/482.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.98

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