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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.69, 903.48 and 217.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.69, 903.48 and 217.85 is: 326.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.69 : 903.48 = 217.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.69/903.48 = 217.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.69x = 903.48 × 217.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.69x = 196,823.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,823.12/602.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.57

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