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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.75, 973.13 and 215.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.75, 973.13 and 215.94 is: 323.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.75 : 973.13 = 215.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.75/973.13 = 215.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.75x = 973.13 × 215.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.75x = 210,136.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,136.61/648.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.91

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