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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.87, 972.98 and 215.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.87, 972.98 and 215.88 is: 323.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.87 : 972.98 = 215.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.87/972.98 = 215.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.87x = 972.98 × 215.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.87x = 210,046.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,046.92/648.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.71

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