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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.17, 907.44 and 215.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.17, 907.44 and 215.11 is: 322.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.17 : 907.44 = 215.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.17/907.44 = 215.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.17x = 907.44 × 215.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.17x = 195,199.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,199.42/605.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.55

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