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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.70, 911.62 and 217.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.70, 911.62 and 217.60 is: 326.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.70 : 911.62 = 217.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.70/911.62 = 217.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.70x = 911.62 × 217.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.70x = 198,371.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,371.63/607.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.43

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