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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.17, 969.03 and 213.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.17, 969.03 and 213.27 is: 319.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.17 : 969.03 = 213.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.17/969.03 = 213.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.17x = 969.03 × 213.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.17x = 206,665.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,665.03/646.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.83

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