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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.35, 971.17 and 214.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.35, 971.17 and 214.50 is: 321.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.35 : 971.17 = 214.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.35/971.17 = 214.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.35x = 971.17 × 214.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.35x = 208,315.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,315.43/647.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.80

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