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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.69, 976.91 and 218.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.69, 976.91 and 218.54 is: 327.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.69 : 976.91 = 218.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.69/976.91 = 218.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.69x = 976.91 × 218.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.69x = 213,487.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,487.93/651.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.59

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