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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.92, 975.12 and 217.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.92, 975.12 and 217.08 is: 325.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.92 : 975.12 = 217.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.92/975.12 = 217.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.92x = 975.12 × 217.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.92x = 211,679.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,679.05/649.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.70

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