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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.22, 967.78 and 371.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.22, 967.78 and 371.48 is: 556.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.22 : 967.78 = 371.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.22/967.78 = 371.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.22x = 967.78 × 371.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.22x = 359,510.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,510.91/646.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.33

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