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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.82, 971.85 and 215.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.82, 971.85 and 215.01 is: 322.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.82 : 971.85 = 215.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.82/971.85 = 215.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.82x = 971.85 × 215.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.82x = 208,957.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,957.47/647.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.55

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