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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.46, 911.25 and 217.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.46, 911.25 and 217.43 is: 326.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.46 : 911.25 = 217.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.46/911.25 = 217.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.46x = 911.25 × 217.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.46x = 198,133.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,133.09/607.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.17

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