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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.82, 972 and 442.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.82, 972 and 442.89 is: 664.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.82 : 972 = 442.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.82/972 = 442.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.82x = 972 × 442.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.82x = 430,489.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,489.08/647.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.52

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