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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.64, 976.78 and 218.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.64, 976.78 and 218.68 is: 327.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.64 : 976.78 = 218.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.64/976.78 = 218.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.64x = 976.78 × 218.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.64x = 213,602.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,602.25/651.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.79

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