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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.48, 971.04 and 214.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.48, 971.04 and 214.67 is: 321.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.48 : 971.04 = 214.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.48/971.04 = 214.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.48x = 971.04 × 214.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.48x = 208,453.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,453.16/647.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.95

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