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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.07, 973.23 and 443.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.07, 973.23 and 443.89 is: 665.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.07 : 973.23 = 443.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.07/973.23 = 443.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.07x = 973.23 × 443.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.07x = 432,007.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,007.06/649.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.58

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