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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.64, 970.68 and 373.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.64, 970.68 and 373.16 is: 559.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.64 : 970.68 = 373.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.64/970.68 = 373.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.64x = 970.68 × 373.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.64x = 362,214.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,214.10/647.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.29

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