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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.88, 902.99 and 217.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.88, 902.99 and 217.13 is: 325.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.88 : 902.99 = 217.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.88/902.99 = 217.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.88x = 902.99 × 217.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.88x = 196,062.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,062.25/601.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.75

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