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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.89, 973.32 and 216.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.89, 973.32 and 216.05 is: 324.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.89 : 973.32 = 216.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.89/973.32 = 216.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.89x = 973.32 × 216.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.89x = 210,285.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,285.79/648.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.07

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