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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.99, 970.84 and 208.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.99, 970.84 and 208.32 is: 312.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.99 : 970.84 = 208.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.99/970.84 = 208.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.99x = 970.84 × 208.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.99x = 202,246.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,246.30/646.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.60

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