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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.43, 911.15 and 217.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.43, 911.15 and 217.49 is: 326.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.43 : 911.15 = 217.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.43/911.15 = 217.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.43x = 911.15 × 217.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.43x = 198,161.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,161.19/607.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.23

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