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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.81, 971.71 and 215.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.81, 971.71 and 215.27 is: 322.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.81 : 971.71 = 215.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.81/971.71 = 215.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.81x = 971.71 × 215.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.81x = 209,174.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,174.61/647.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.90

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