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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.36, 973.51 and 443.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.36, 973.51 and 443.41 is: 664.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.36 : 973.51 = 443.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.36/973.51 = 443.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.36x = 973.51 × 443.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.36x = 431,664.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,664.07/649.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.75

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