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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.73, 971.64 and 214.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.73, 971.64 and 214.89 is: 322.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.73 : 971.64 = 214.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.73/971.64 = 214.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.73x = 971.64 × 214.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.73x = 208,795.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,795.72/647.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.35

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