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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.83, 912 and 217.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.83, 912 and 217.83 is: 326.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.83 : 912 = 217.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.83/912 = 217.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.83x = 912 × 217.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.83x = 198,660.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,660.96/607.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.84

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