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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.72, 972.94 and 210.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.72, 972.94 and 210.01 is: 314.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.72 : 972.94 = 210.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.72/972.94 = 210.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.72x = 972.94 × 210.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.72x = 204,324.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,324.17/648.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.97

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