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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.06, 969.36 and 212.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.06, 969.36 and 212.98 is: 319.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.06 : 969.36 = 212.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.06/969.36 = 212.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.06x = 969.36 × 212.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.06x = 206,454.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,454.29/646.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.56

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