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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.44, 977.43 and 218.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.44, 977.43 and 218.63 is: 328.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.44 : 977.43 = 218.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.44/977.43 = 218.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.44x = 977.43 × 218.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.44x = 213,695.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,695.52/651.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.04

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