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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.98, 910.60 and 217

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.98, 910.60 and 217 is: 325.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.98 : 910.60 = 217 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.98/910.60 = 217/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.98x = 910.60 × 217
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.98x = 197,600.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,600.20/606.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.55

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