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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.56, 970.11 and 213.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.56, 970.11 and 213.76 is: 320.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.56 : 970.11 = 213.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.56/970.11 = 213.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.56x = 970.11 × 213.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.56x = 207,370.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,370.71/646.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.73

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