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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.64, 976.76 and 218.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.64, 976.76 and 218.64 is: 327.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.64 : 976.76 = 218.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.64/976.76 = 218.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.64x = 976.76 × 218.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.64x = 213,558.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,558.81/651.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.73

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