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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.99, 973.07 and 442.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.99, 973.07 and 442.93 is: 664.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.99 : 973.07 = 442.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.99/973.07 = 442.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.99x = 973.07 × 442.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.99x = 431,001.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,001.90/648.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.11

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