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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.67, 970.34 and 372.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.67, 970.34 and 372.60 is: 559.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.67 : 970.34 = 372.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.67/970.34 = 372.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.67x = 970.34 × 372.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.67x = 361,546.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,546.82/646.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.09

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