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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.83, 970.01 and 208.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.83, 970.01 and 208.06 is: 312.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.83 : 970.01 = 208.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.83/970.01 = 208.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.83x = 970.01 × 208.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.83x = 201,818.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,818.38/646.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.01

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