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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.82, 973.50 and 443.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.82, 973.50 and 443.89 is: 666.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.82 : 973.50 = 443.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.82/973.50 = 443.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.82x = 973.50 × 443.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.82x = 432,126.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,126.92/648.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.02

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