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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.99, 977.99 and 219.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.99, 977.99 and 219.15 is: 328.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.99 : 977.99 = 219.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.99/977.99 = 219.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.99x = 977.99 × 219.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.99x = 214,326.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,326.51/651.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.73

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