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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.48, 976.92 and 218.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.48, 976.92 and 218.46 is: 327.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.48 : 976.92 = 218.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.48/976.92 = 218.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.48x = 976.92 × 218.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.48x = 213,417.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,417.94/651.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.59

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