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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.38, 970.03 and 373.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.38, 970.03 and 373.01 is: 559.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.38 : 970.03 = 373.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.38/970.03 = 373.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.38x = 970.03 × 373.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.38x = 361,824.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,824.41/646.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.77

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