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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.74, 971.61 and 375.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.74, 971.61 and 375.76 is: 563.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.74 : 971.61 = 375.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.74/971.61 = 375.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.74x = 971.61 × 375.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.74x = 365,092.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,092.17/647.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.64

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