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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.52, 971.46 and 214.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.52, 971.46 and 214.68 is: 322.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.52 : 971.46 = 214.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.52/971.46 = 214.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.52x = 971.46 × 214.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.52x = 208,553.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,553.03/647.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.08

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