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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.89, 974.61 and 216.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.89, 974.61 and 216.93 is: 325.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.89 : 974.61 = 216.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.89/974.61 = 216.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.89x = 974.61 × 216.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.89x = 211,422.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,422.15/649.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.32

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