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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.29, 910.87 and 217.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.29, 910.87 and 217.27 is: 325.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.29 : 910.87 = 217.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.29/910.87 = 217.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.29x = 910.87 × 217.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.29x = 197,904.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,904.72/607.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.88

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