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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.30, 973.58 and 444.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.30, 973.58 and 444.12 is: 665.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.30 : 973.58 = 444.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.30/973.58 = 444.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.30x = 973.58 × 444.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.30x = 432,386.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,386.35/649.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.93

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