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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.44, 969.96 and 213.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.44, 969.96 and 213.66 is: 320.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.44 : 969.96 = 213.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.44/969.96 = 213.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.44x = 969.96 × 213.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.44x = 207,241.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,241.65/646.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.59

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