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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.63, 977.55 and 218.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.63, 977.55 and 218.69 is: 328.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.63 : 977.55 = 218.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.63/977.55 = 218.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.63x = 977.55 × 218.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.63x = 213,780.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,780.41/651.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.07

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