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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.84, 971.77 and 441.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.84, 971.77 and 441.90 is: 662.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.84 : 971.77 = 441.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.84/971.77 = 441.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.84x = 971.77 × 441.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.84x = 429,425.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,425.16/647.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.86

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