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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.68, 974.52 and 444.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.68, 974.52 and 444.76 is: 667.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.68 : 974.52 = 444.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.68/974.52 = 444.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.68x = 974.52 × 444.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.68x = 433,427.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,427.52/649.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.14

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