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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.57, 974.50 and 210.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.57, 974.50 and 210.85 is: 316.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.57 : 974.50 = 210.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.57/974.50 = 210.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.57x = 974.50 × 210.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.57x = 205,473.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,473.33/649.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.32

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