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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.16, 970.86 and 374.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.16, 970.86 and 374.12 is: 560.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.16 : 970.86 = 374.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.16/970.86 = 374.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.16x = 970.86 × 374.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.16x = 363,218.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,218.14/648.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.38

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