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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.32, 725.50 and 444.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.32, 725.50 and 444.44 is: 663.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.32 : 725.50 = 444.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.32/725.50 = 444.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.32x = 725.50 × 444.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.32x = 322,441.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,441.22/486.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.02

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