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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.63, 977.46 and 218.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.63, 977.46 and 218.79 is: 328.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.63 : 977.46 = 218.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.63/977.46 = 218.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.63x = 977.46 × 218.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.63x = 213,858.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,858.47/651.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.19

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