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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.79, 971.82 and 214.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.79, 971.82 and 214.91 is: 322.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.79 : 971.82 = 214.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.79/971.82 = 214.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.79x = 971.82 × 214.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.79x = 208,853.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,853.38/647.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.41

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