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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.09, 907.61 and 215.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.09, 907.61 and 215.08 is: 322.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.09 : 907.61 = 215.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.09/907.61 = 215.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.09x = 907.61 × 215.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.09x = 195,204.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,204.22/605.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.60

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