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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.52, 973.05 and 443.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.52, 973.05 and 443.32 is: 665.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.52 : 973.05 = 443.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.52/973.05 = 443.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.52x = 973.05 × 443.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.52x = 431,372.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,372.53/648.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.16

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