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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647, 970.44 and 214.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647, 970.44 and 214.12 is: 321.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647 : 970.44 = 214.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647/970.44 = 214.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647x = 970.44 × 214.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647x = 207,790.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,790.61/647
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.16

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