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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.46, 971.23 and 214.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.46, 971.23 and 214.62 is: 321.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.46 : 971.23 = 214.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.46/971.23 = 214.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.46x = 971.23 × 214.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.46x = 208,445.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,445.38/647.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.94

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