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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.29, 970.48 and 373.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.29, 970.48 and 373.01 is: 559.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.29 : 970.48 = 373.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.29/970.48 = 373.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.29x = 970.48 × 373.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.29x = 361,994.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,994.36/647.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.24

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