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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.67, 973.89 and 444.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.67, 973.89 and 444.33 is: 666.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.67 : 973.89 = 444.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.67/973.89 = 444.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.67x = 973.89 × 444.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.67x = 432,728.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,728.54/649.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.08

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