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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.98, 970.08 and 373.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.98, 970.08 and 373.24 is: 558.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.98 : 970.08 = 373.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.98/970.08 = 373.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.98x = 970.08 × 373.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.98x = 362,072.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,072.66/647.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.77

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