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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.76, 973.20 and 216.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.76, 973.20 and 216.04 is: 324.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.76 : 973.20 = 216.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.76/973.20 = 216.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.76x = 973.20 × 216.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.76x = 210,250.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,250.13/648.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.08

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