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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.78, 973.22 and 210.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.78, 973.22 and 210.09 is: 315.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.78 : 973.22 = 210.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.78/973.22 = 210.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.78x = 973.22 × 210.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.78x = 204,466.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,466.39/648.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.16

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