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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.63, 970.13 and 214.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.63, 970.13 and 214.09 is: 321.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.63 : 970.13 = 214.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.63/970.13 = 214.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.63x = 970.13 × 214.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.63x = 207,691.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,691.64/646.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.19

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