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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.21, 973.90 and 210.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.21, 973.90 and 210.48 is: 315.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.21 : 973.90 = 210.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.21/973.90 = 210.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.21x = 973.90 × 210.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.21x = 204,986.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,986.47/649.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.75

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