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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651, 976.62 and 218.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651, 976.62 and 218.04 is: 327.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651 : 976.62 = 218.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651/976.62 = 218.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651x = 976.62 × 218.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651x = 212,942.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,942.22/651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.10

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