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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.64, 974.28 and 444.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.64, 974.28 and 444.16 is: 666.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.64 : 974.28 = 444.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.64/974.28 = 444.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.64x = 974.28 × 444.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.64x = 432,736.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,736.20/649.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.12

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