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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.63, 969.95 and 213.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.63, 969.95 and 213.82 is: 320.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.63 : 969.95 = 213.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.63/969.95 = 213.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.63x = 969.95 × 213.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.63x = 207,394.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,394.71/646.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.73

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