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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.49, 969.81 and 213.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.49, 969.81 and 213.65 is: 320.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.49 : 969.81 = 213.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.49/969.81 = 213.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.49x = 969.81 × 213.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.49x = 207,199.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,199.91/646.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.50

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