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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.89, 974.58 and 210.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.89, 974.58 and 210.99 is: 316.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.89 : 974.58 = 210.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.89/974.58 = 210.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.89x = 974.58 × 210.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.89x = 205,626.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,626.63/649.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.40

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