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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.80, 977.86 and 213.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.80, 977.86 and 213.04 is: 319.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.80 : 977.86 = 213.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.80/977.86 = 213.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.80x = 977.86 × 213.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.80x = 208,323.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,323.29/651.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.61

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