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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.28, 910.60 and 217.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.28, 910.60 and 217.13 is: 325.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.28 : 910.60 = 217.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.28/910.60 = 217.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.28x = 910.60 × 217.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.28x = 197,718.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,718.58/607.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.58

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