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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607, 910.51 and 217.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607, 910.51 and 217.02 is: 325.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607 : 910.51 = 217.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607/910.51 = 217.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607x = 910.51 × 217.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607x = 197,597.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,597.80/607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.53

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