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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.89, 977.59 and 213.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.89, 977.59 and 213.04 is: 319.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.89 : 977.59 = 213.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.89/977.59 = 213.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.89x = 977.59 × 213.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.89x = 208,263.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,263.33/651.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.48

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