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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.88, 911.97 and 217.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.88, 911.97 and 217.91 is: 326.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.88 : 911.97 = 217.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.88/911.97 = 217.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.88x = 911.97 × 217.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.88x = 198,727.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,727.38/607.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.92

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