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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.31, 969.87 and 372.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.31, 969.87 and 372.53 is: 559.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.31 : 969.87 = 372.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.31/969.87 = 372.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.31x = 969.87 × 372.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.31x = 361,309.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,309.49/646.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.03

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