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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.77, 973.13 and 441.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.77, 973.13 and 441.86 is: 662.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.77 : 973.13 = 441.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.77/973.13 = 441.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.77x = 973.13 × 441.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.77x = 429,987.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,987.22/648.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.77

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