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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.12, 970.68 and 373.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.12, 970.68 and 373.53 is: 559.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.12 : 970.68 = 373.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.12/970.68 = 373.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.12x = 970.68 × 373.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.12x = 362,578.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,578.10/648.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.43

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