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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.94, 970.34 and 214.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.94, 970.34 and 214.06 is: 321.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.94 : 970.34 = 214.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.94/970.34 = 214.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.94x = 970.34 × 214.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.94x = 207,710.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,710.98/646.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.07

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