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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.76, 970.76 and 373.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.76, 970.76 and 373.48 is: 559.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.76 : 970.76 = 373.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.76/970.76 = 373.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.76x = 970.76 × 373.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.76x = 362,559.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,559.44/647.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.71

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