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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.57, 970.04 and 214.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.57, 970.04 and 214.03 is: 321.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.57 : 970.04 = 214.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.57/970.04 = 214.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.57x = 970.04 × 214.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.57x = 207,616.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,616.59/646.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.10

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