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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.95, 970.11 and 214.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.95, 970.11 and 214.05 is: 320.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.95 : 970.11 = 214.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.95/970.11 = 214.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.95x = 970.11 × 214.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.95x = 207,652.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,652.05/646.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.97

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