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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.96, 975.09 and 444.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.96, 975.09 and 444.62 is: 667.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.96 : 975.09 = 444.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.96/975.09 = 444.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.96x = 975.09 × 444.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.96x = 433,546.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,546.12/649.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.04

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