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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.88, 971.80 and 215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.88, 971.80 and 215.04 is: 322.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.88 : 971.80 = 215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.88/971.80 = 215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.88x = 971.80 × 215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.88x = 208,975.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,975.87/647.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.55

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