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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.30, 972.08 and 443.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.30, 972.08 and 443.12 is: 664.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.30 : 972.08 = 443.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.30/972.08 = 443.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.30x = 972.08 × 443.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.30x = 430,752.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,752.90/648.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.43

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