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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.46, 908.25 and 215.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.46, 908.25 and 215.43 is: 323.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.46 : 908.25 = 215.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.46/908.25 = 215.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.46x = 908.25 × 215.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.46x = 195,664.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,664.30/605.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.17

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