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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.94, 972.09 and 215.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.94, 972.09 and 215.13 is: 322.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.94 : 972.09 = 215.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.94/972.09 = 215.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.94x = 972.09 × 215.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.94x = 209,125.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,125.72/647.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.75

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