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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.64, 972.78 and 443.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.64, 972.78 and 443.18 is: 664.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.64 : 972.78 = 443.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.64/972.78 = 443.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.64x = 972.78 × 443.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.64x = 431,116.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,116.64/648.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.65

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