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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.92, 911.55 and 217.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.92, 911.55 and 217.86 is: 326.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.92 : 911.55 = 217.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.92/911.55 = 217.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.92x = 911.55 × 217.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.92x = 198,590.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,590.28/607.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.67

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