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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.75, 977.79 and 218.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.75, 977.79 and 218.93 is: 328.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.75 : 977.79 = 218.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.75/977.79 = 218.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.75x = 977.79 × 218.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.75x = 214,062.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,062.68/651.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.44

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