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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.44, 973.14 and 443.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.44, 973.14 and 443.44 is: 665.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.44 : 973.14 = 443.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.44/973.14 = 443.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.44x = 973.14 × 443.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.44x = 431,529.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,529.20/648.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.49

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