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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.70, 976.18 and 217.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.70, 976.18 and 217.86 is: 326.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.70 : 976.18 = 217.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.70/976.18 = 217.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.70x = 976.18 × 217.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.70x = 212,670.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,670.57/650.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.83

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