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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.72, 972.66 and 209.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.72, 972.66 and 209.82 is: 314.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.72 : 972.66 = 209.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.72/972.66 = 209.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.72x = 972.66 × 209.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.72x = 204,083.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,083.52/648.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.59

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