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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.39, 970.86 and 214.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.39, 970.86 and 214.43 is: 321.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.39 : 970.86 = 214.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.39/970.86 = 214.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.39x = 970.86 × 214.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.39x = 208,181.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,181.51/647.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.57

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