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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.63, 973.77 and 216.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.63, 973.77 and 216.64 is: 324.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.63 : 973.77 = 216.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.63/973.77 = 216.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.63x = 973.77 × 216.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.63x = 210,957.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,957.53/649.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.73

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