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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.77, 970.29 and 213.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.77, 970.29 and 213.96 is: 320.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.77 : 970.29 = 213.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.77/970.29 = 213.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.77x = 970.29 × 213.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.77x = 207,603.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,603.25/646.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.98

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