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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.84, 974.28 and 444.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.84, 974.28 and 444.56 is: 665.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.84 : 974.28 = 444.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.84/974.28 = 444.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.84x = 974.28 × 444.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.84x = 433,125.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,125.92/650.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.49

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