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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.48, 970.14 and 372.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.48, 970.14 and 372.40 is: 558.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.48 : 970.14 = 372.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.48/970.14 = 372.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.48x = 970.14 × 372.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.48x = 361,280.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,280.14/646.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.84

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