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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.62, 969.96 and 213.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.62, 969.96 and 213.82 is: 320.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.62 : 969.96 = 213.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.62/969.96 = 213.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.62x = 969.96 × 213.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.62x = 207,396.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,396.85/646.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.74

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