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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.49, 908.01 and 215.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.49, 908.01 and 215.46 is: 323.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.49 : 908.01 = 215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.49/908.01 = 215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.49x = 908.01 × 215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.49x = 195,639.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,639.83/605.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.11

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