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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.92, 974.61 and 444.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.92, 974.61 and 444.48 is: 665.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.92 : 974.61 = 444.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.92/974.61 = 444.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.92x = 974.61 × 444.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.92x = 433,194.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,194.65/650.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.51

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