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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.63, 973.41 and 443.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.63, 973.41 and 443.40 is: 665.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.63 : 973.41 = 443.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.63/973.41 = 443.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.63x = 973.41 × 443.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.63x = 431,604.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,604.68/648.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.41

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