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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.08, 971.76 and 442.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.08, 971.76 and 442.76 is: 663.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.08 : 971.76 = 442.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.08/971.76 = 442.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.08x = 971.76 × 442.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.08x = 430,256.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,256.46/648.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.89

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