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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.61, 973.88 and 444.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.61, 973.88 and 444.58 is: 666.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.61 : 973.88 = 444.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.61/973.88 = 444.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.61x = 973.88 × 444.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.61x = 432,967.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,967.57/649.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.50

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