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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.07, 907.72 and 215.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.07, 907.72 and 215.09 is: 322.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.07 : 907.72 = 215.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.07/907.72 = 215.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.07x = 907.72 × 215.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.07x = 195,235.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,235.88/605.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.67

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