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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.85, 970.86 and 374.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.85, 970.86 and 374.01 is: 560.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.85 : 970.86 = 374.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.85/970.86 = 374.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.85x = 970.86 × 374.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.85x = 363,111.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,111.35/647.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.49

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