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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.69, 973.17 and 215.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.69, 973.17 and 215.82 is: 323.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.69 : 973.17 = 215.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.69/973.17 = 215.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.69x = 973.17 × 215.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.69x = 210,029.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,029.55/648.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.77

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