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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.54, 976.83 and 218.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.54, 976.83 and 218.58 is: 327.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.54 : 976.83 = 218.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.54/976.83 = 218.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.54x = 976.83 × 218.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.54x = 213,515.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,515.50/651.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.71

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