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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.31, 974.07 and 210.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.31, 974.07 and 210.66 is: 316.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.31 : 974.07 = 210.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.31/974.07 = 210.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.31x = 974.07 × 210.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.31x = 205,197.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,197.59/649.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.03

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