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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.79, 974.57 and 211.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.79, 974.57 and 211.05 is: 316.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.79 : 974.57 = 211.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.79/974.57 = 211.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.79x = 974.57 × 211.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.79x = 205,683.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,683.00/649.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.54

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