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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.70, 972.79 and 237.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.70, 972.79 and 237.74 is: 356.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.70 : 972.79 = 237.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.70/972.79 = 237.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.70x = 972.79 × 237.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.70x = 231,271.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,271.09/648.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.51

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