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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.02, 971.79 and 209.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.02, 971.79 and 209.25 is: 313.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.02 : 971.79 = 209.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.02/971.79 = 209.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.02x = 971.79 × 209.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.02x = 203,347.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,347.06/648.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.80

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