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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.68, 972.45 and 443.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.68, 972.45 and 443.64 is: 665.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.68 : 972.45 = 443.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.68/972.45 = 443.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.68x = 972.45 × 443.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.68x = 431,417.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,417.72/648.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.08

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