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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.69, 971.67 and 214.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.69, 971.67 and 214.85 is: 322.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.69 : 971.67 = 214.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.69/971.67 = 214.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.69x = 971.67 × 214.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.69x = 208,758.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,758.44/647.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.31

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