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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.18, 974.52 and 444.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.18, 974.52 and 444.71 is: 666.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.18 : 974.52 = 444.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.18/974.52 = 444.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.18x = 974.52 × 444.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.18x = 433,378.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,378.79/650.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.55

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