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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.70, 970.86 and 374.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.70, 970.86 and 374.38 is: 560.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.70 : 970.86 = 374.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.70/970.86 = 374.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.70x = 970.86 × 374.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.70x = 363,465.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,465.71/648.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.30

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