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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.27, 971.80 and 442.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.27, 971.80 and 442.94 is: 663.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.27 : 971.80 = 442.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.27/971.80 = 442.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.27x = 971.80 × 442.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.27x = 430,443.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,443.13/648.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.99

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