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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.95, 969.48 and 373.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.95, 969.48 and 373.10 is: 559.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.95 : 969.48 = 373.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.95/969.48 = 373.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.95x = 969.48 × 373.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.95x = 361,715.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,715.41/646.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.11

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