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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.64, 911.34 and 217.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.64, 911.34 and 217.62 is: 326.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.64 : 911.34 = 217.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.64/911.34 = 217.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.64x = 911.34 × 217.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.64x = 198,325.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,325.81/607.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.39

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