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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.06, 969.80 and 373.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.06, 969.80 and 373.31 is: 559.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.06 : 969.80 = 373.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.06/969.80 = 373.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.06x = 969.80 × 373.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.06x = 362,034.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,034.01/647.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.50

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