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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.27, 969.98 and 374.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.27, 969.98 and 374.49 is: 560.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.27 : 969.98 = 374.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.27/969.98 = 374.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.27x = 969.98 × 374.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.27x = 363,245.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,245.94/648.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.33

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