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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.13, 970.84 and 214.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.13, 970.84 and 214.28 is: 321.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.13 : 970.84 = 214.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.13/970.84 = 214.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.13x = 970.84 × 214.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.13x = 208,034.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,034.02/647.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.47

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