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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.04, 973.56 and 216.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.04, 973.56 and 216.08 is: 324.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.04 : 973.56 = 216.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.04/973.56 = 216.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.04x = 973.56 × 216.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.04x = 210,366.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,366.84/649.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.12

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