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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.31, 973.98 and 216.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.31, 973.98 and 216.42 is: 324.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.31 : 973.98 = 216.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.31/973.98 = 216.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.31x = 973.98 × 216.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.31x = 210,788.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,788.75/649.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.64

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