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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.32, 970.08 and 372.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.32, 970.08 and 372.44 is: 559.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.32 : 970.08 = 372.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.32/970.08 = 372.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.32x = 970.08 × 372.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.32x = 361,296.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,296.60/646.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.01

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