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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.91, 974.24 and 216.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.91, 974.24 and 216.75 is: 324.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.91 : 974.24 = 216.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.91/974.24 = 216.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.91x = 974.24 × 216.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.91x = 211,167.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,167.06/649.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.92

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