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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.73, 974.05 and 444.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.73, 974.05 and 444.01 is: 665.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.73 : 974.05 = 444.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.73/974.05 = 444.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.73x = 974.05 × 444.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.73x = 432,487.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,487.94/649.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.64

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