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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.58, 971.16 and 214.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.58, 971.16 and 214.62 is: 321.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.58 : 971.16 = 214.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.58/971.16 = 214.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.58x = 971.16 × 214.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.58x = 208,430.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,430.36/647.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.86

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