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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.76, 972.76 and 443.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.76, 972.76 and 443.58 is: 665.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.76 : 972.76 = 443.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.76/972.76 = 443.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.76x = 972.76 × 443.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.76x = 431,496.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,496.88/648.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.11

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