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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.88, 971.10 and 214.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.88, 971.10 and 214.71 is: 321.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.88 : 971.10 = 214.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.88/971.10 = 214.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.88x = 971.10 × 214.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.88x = 208,504.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,504.88/647.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.83

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