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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.87, 984.60 and 218

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.87, 984.60 and 218 is: 326.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.87 : 984.60 = 218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.87/984.60 = 218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.87x = 984.60 × 218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.87x = 214,642.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,642.80/656.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.77

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