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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.81, 972.86 and 215.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.81, 972.86 and 215.73 is: 323.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.81 : 972.86 = 215.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.81/972.86 = 215.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.81x = 972.86 × 215.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.81x = 209,874.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,874.01/648.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.48

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