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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.47, 972.36 and 209.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.47, 972.36 and 209.58 is: 314.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.47 : 972.36 = 209.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.47/972.36 = 209.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.47x = 972.36 × 209.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.47x = 203,787.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,787.21/648.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.26

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