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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.92, 970.44 and 214

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.92, 970.44 and 214 is: 321.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.92 : 970.44 = 214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.92/970.44 = 214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.92x = 970.44 × 214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.92x = 207,674.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,674.16/646.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.02

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