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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.87, 977.91 and 219

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.87, 977.91 and 219 is: 328.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.87 : 977.91 = 219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.87/977.91 = 219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.87x = 977.91 × 219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.87x = 214,162.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,162.29/651.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.54

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