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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.22, 973.85 and 210.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.22, 973.85 and 210.52 is: 315.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.22 : 973.85 = 210.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.22/973.85 = 210.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.22x = 973.85 × 210.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.22x = 205,018.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,018.40/649.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.79

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