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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.68, 973.02 and 443.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.68, 973.02 and 443.76 is: 665.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.68 : 973.02 = 443.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.68/973.02 = 443.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.68x = 973.02 × 443.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.68x = 431,787.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,787.36/648.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.64

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