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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.85, 971.76 and 441.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.85, 971.76 and 441.90 is: 662.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.85 : 971.76 = 441.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.85/971.76 = 441.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.85x = 971.76 × 441.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.85x = 429,420.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,420.74/647.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.84

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