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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.45, 972.38 and 209.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.45, 972.38 and 209.58 is: 314.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.45 : 972.38 = 209.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.45/972.38 = 209.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.45x = 972.38 × 209.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.45x = 203,790.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,790.35/648.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.27

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