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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.65, 973.13 and 215.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.65, 973.13 and 215.81 is: 323.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.65 : 973.13 = 215.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.65/973.13 = 215.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.65x = 973.13 × 215.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.65x = 210,011.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,011.19/648.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.77

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