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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.35, 970.09 and 373.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.35, 970.09 and 373.51 is: 559.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.35 : 970.09 = 373.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.35/970.09 = 373.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.35x = 970.09 × 373.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.35x = 362,338.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,338.32/647.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.73

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