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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.59, 902.53 and 216.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.59, 902.53 and 216.84 is: 325.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.59 : 902.53 = 216.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.59/902.53 = 216.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.59x = 902.53 × 216.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.59x = 195,707.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,707.04/601.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.31

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