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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.08, 968.89 and 207.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.08, 968.89 and 207.31 is: 310.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.08 : 968.89 = 207.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.08/968.89 = 207.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.08x = 968.89 × 207.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.08x = 200,859.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,859.27/646.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.89

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