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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.98, 905.59 and 213.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.98, 905.59 and 213.93 is: 320.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.98 : 905.59 = 213.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.98/905.59 = 213.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.98x = 905.59 × 213.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.98x = 193,732.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,732.87/603.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.76

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