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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.99, 971.57 and 441.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.99, 971.57 and 441.93 is: 662.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.99 : 971.57 = 441.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.99/971.57 = 441.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.99x = 971.57 × 441.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.99x = 429,365.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,365.93/647.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.61

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