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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.14, 970.71 and 373.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.14, 970.71 and 373.06 is: 559.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.14 : 970.71 = 373.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.14/970.71 = 373.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.14x = 970.71 × 373.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.14x = 362,133.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,133.07/647.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.59

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