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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.13, 970.76 and 214.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.13, 970.76 and 214.30 is: 321.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.13 : 970.76 = 214.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.13/970.76 = 214.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.13x = 970.76 × 214.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.13x = 208,033.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,033.87/647.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.47

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