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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.64, 977.54 and 212.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.64, 977.54 and 212.74 is: 319.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.64 : 977.54 = 212.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.64/977.54 = 212.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.64x = 977.54 × 212.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.64x = 207,961.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,961.86/651.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.14

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