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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.94, 976.59 and 218.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.94, 976.59 and 218.13 is: 327.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.94 : 976.59 = 218.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.94/976.59 = 218.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.94x = 976.59 × 218.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.94x = 213,023.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,023.58/650.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.26

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