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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.91, 905.84 and 213.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.91, 905.84 and 213.91 is: 320.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.91 : 905.84 = 213.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.91/905.84 = 213.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.91x = 905.84 × 213.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.91x = 193,764.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,764.90/603.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.85

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