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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.71, 974.63 and 216.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.71, 974.63 and 216.93 is: 325.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.71 : 974.63 = 216.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.71/974.63 = 216.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.71x = 974.63 × 216.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.71x = 211,425.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,425.40/649.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.42

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