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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.64, 908.59 and 215.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.64, 908.59 and 215.66 is: 323.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.64 : 908.59 = 215.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.64/908.59 = 215.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.64x = 908.59 × 215.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.64x = 195,946.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,946.52/605.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.54

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