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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.96, 978.03 and 219

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.96, 978.03 and 219 is: 328.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.96 : 978.03 = 219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.96/978.03 = 219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.96x = 978.03 × 219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.96x = 214,188.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,188.57/651.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.53

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