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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.42, 970.67 and 374.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.42, 970.67 and 374.04 is: 560.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.42 : 970.67 = 374.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.42/970.67 = 374.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.42x = 970.67 × 374.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.42x = 363,070.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,070.34/647.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.80

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