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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.70, 970.77 and 373.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.70, 970.77 and 373.22 is: 559.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.70 : 970.77 = 373.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.70/970.77 = 373.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.70x = 970.77 × 373.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.70x = 362,310.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,310.97/647.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.38

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