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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.07, 970.62 and 373.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.07, 970.62 and 373.02 is: 559.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.07 : 970.62 = 373.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.07/970.62 = 373.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.07x = 970.62 × 373.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.07x = 362,060.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,060.67/647.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.54

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