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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.79, 911.51 and 217.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.79, 911.51 and 217.73 is: 326.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.79 : 911.51 = 217.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.79/911.51 = 217.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.79x = 911.51 × 217.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.79x = 198,461.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,461.98/607.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.53

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