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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.19, 969.47 and 372.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.19, 969.47 and 372.48 is: 558.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.19 : 969.47 = 372.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.19/969.47 = 372.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.19x = 969.47 × 372.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.19x = 361,108.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,108.19/646.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.83

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