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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.55, 724.72 and 444.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.55, 724.72 and 444.67 is: 666.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.55 : 724.72 = 444.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.55/724.72 = 444.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.55x = 724.72 × 444.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.55x = 322,260.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,260.13/483.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.45

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