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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.42, 971.02 and 214.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.42, 971.02 and 214.58 is: 321.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.42 : 971.02 = 214.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.42/971.02 = 214.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.42x = 971.02 × 214.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.42x = 208,361.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,361.47/647.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.83

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