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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.84, 970.26 and 214.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.84, 970.26 and 214.48 is: 321.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.84 : 970.26 = 214.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.84/970.26 = 214.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.84x = 970.26 × 214.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.84x = 208,101.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,101.36/646.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.72

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