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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.39, 973.70 and 444.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.39, 973.70 and 444.20 is: 666.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.39 : 973.70 = 444.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.39/973.70 = 444.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.39x = 973.70 × 444.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.39x = 432,515.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,515.32/649.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.04

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