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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.36, 972.66 and 209.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.36, 972.66 and 209.73 is: 314.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.36 : 972.66 = 209.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.36/972.66 = 209.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.36x = 972.66 × 209.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.36x = 203,994.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,994.94/648.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.63

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