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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.74, 971.29 and 214.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.74, 971.29 and 214.75 is: 322.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.74 : 971.29 = 214.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.74/971.29 = 214.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.74x = 971.29 × 214.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.74x = 208,584.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,584.53/647.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.02

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