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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.32, 971.04 and 214.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.32, 971.04 and 214.51 is: 321.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.32 : 971.04 = 214.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.32/971.04 = 214.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.32x = 971.04 × 214.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.32x = 208,297.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,297.79/647.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.78

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