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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.27, 973.56 and 443.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.27, 973.56 and 443.90 is: 665.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.27 : 973.56 = 443.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.27/973.56 = 443.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.27x = 973.56 × 443.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.27x = 432,158.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,158.42/649.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.61

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