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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.07, 720.98 and 444.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.07, 720.98 and 444.59 is: 663.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.07 : 720.98 = 444.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.07/720.98 = 444.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.07x = 720.98 × 444.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.07x = 320,540.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,540.50/483.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.55

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