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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.82, 970.29 and 214.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.82, 970.29 and 214.01 is: 321.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.82 : 970.29 = 214.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.82/970.29 = 214.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.82x = 970.29 × 214.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.82x = 207,646.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,646.91/646.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.03

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