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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.19, 970.89 and 214.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.19, 970.89 and 214.45 is: 321.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.19 : 970.89 = 214.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.19/970.89 = 214.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.19x = 970.89 × 214.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.19x = 208,201.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,201.43/647.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.70

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