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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.99, 986.75 and 219.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.99, 986.75 and 219.13 is: 328.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.99 : 986.75 = 219.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.99/986.75 = 219.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.99x = 986.75 × 219.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.99x = 216,221.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,221.59/657.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.61

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