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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.77, 971.70 and 214.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.77, 971.70 and 214.93 is: 322.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.77 : 971.70 = 214.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.77/971.70 = 214.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.77x = 971.70 × 214.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.77x = 208,847.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,847.48/647.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.41

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