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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.44, 971.64 and 442.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.44, 971.64 and 442.44 is: 663.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.44 : 971.64 = 442.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.44/971.64 = 442.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.44x = 971.64 × 442.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.44x = 429,892.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,892.40/647.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.99

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