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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.84, 977.81 and 207.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.84, 977.81 and 207.05 is: 310.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.84 : 977.81 = 207.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.84/977.81 = 207.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.84x = 977.81 × 207.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.84x = 202,449.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,449.64/651.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.58

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