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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.87, 970.45 and 214.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.87, 970.45 and 214.03 is: 321.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.87 : 970.45 = 214.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.87/970.45 = 214.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.87x = 970.45 × 214.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.87x = 207,701.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,701.10/646.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.09

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