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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.89, 971.85 and 215.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.89, 971.85 and 215.02 is: 322.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.89 : 971.85 = 215.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.89/971.85 = 215.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.89x = 971.85 × 215.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.89x = 208,967.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,967.19/647.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.53

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