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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.62, 977.10 and 218.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.62, 977.10 and 218.63 is: 327.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.62 : 977.10 = 218.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.62/977.10 = 218.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.62x = 977.10 × 218.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.62x = 213,618.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,618.49/651.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.83

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