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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.57, 726.17 and 444.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.57, 726.17 and 444.08 is: 666.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.57 : 726.17 = 444.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.57/726.17 = 444.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.57x = 726.17 × 444.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.57x = 322,477.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,477.17/483.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.87

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