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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.13, 969.28 and 207.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.13, 969.28 and 207.24 is: 310.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.13 : 969.28 = 207.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.13/969.28 = 207.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.13x = 969.28 × 207.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.13x = 200,868.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,868.74/646.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.88

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