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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.02, 973.29 and 210.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.02, 973.29 and 210.25 is: 315.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.02 : 973.29 = 210.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.02/973.29 = 210.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.02x = 973.29 × 210.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.02x = 204,634.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,634.22/649.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.30

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