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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.31, 902.91 and 217.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.31, 902.91 and 217.47 is: 326.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.31 : 902.91 = 217.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.31/902.91 = 217.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.31x = 902.91 × 217.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.31x = 196,355.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,355.84/602.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.00

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