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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.26, 973.95 and 210.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.26, 973.95 and 210.49 is: 315.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.26 : 973.95 = 210.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.26/973.95 = 210.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.26x = 973.95 × 210.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.26x = 205,008.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,008.98/649.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.76

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