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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.95, 970.22 and 373.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.95, 970.22 and 373.17 is: 559.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.95 : 970.22 = 373.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.95/970.22 = 373.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.95x = 970.22 × 373.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.95x = 362,055.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,055.13/646.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.63

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