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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.98, 974.61 and 211.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.98, 974.61 and 211.08 is: 316.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.98 : 974.61 = 211.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.98/974.61 = 211.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.98x = 974.61 × 211.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.98x = 205,720.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,720.68/649.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.50

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