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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.68, 977.50 and 212.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.68, 977.50 and 212.94 is: 319.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.68 : 977.50 = 212.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.68/977.50 = 212.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.68x = 977.50 × 212.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.68x = 208,150.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,150.60/651.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.41

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