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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.73, 970.05 and 371.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.73, 970.05 and 371.96 is: 557.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.73 : 970.05 = 371.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.73/970.05 = 371.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.73x = 970.05 × 371.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.73x = 360,819.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,819.80/646.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.91

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