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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.40, 971.32 and 374.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.40, 971.32 and 374.32 is: 560.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.40 : 971.32 = 374.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.40/971.32 = 374.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.40x = 971.32 × 374.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.40x = 363,584.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,584.50/648.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.74

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