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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.80, 972.02 and 374.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.80, 972.02 and 374.44 is: 561.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.80 : 972.02 = 374.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.80/972.02 = 374.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.80x = 972.02 × 374.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.80x = 363,963.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,963.17/647.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.84

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