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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.47, 973.86 and 210.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.47, 973.86 and 210.58 is: 315.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.47 : 973.86 = 210.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.47/973.86 = 210.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.47x = 973.86 × 210.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.47x = 205,075.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,075.44/649.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.76

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