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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.79, 905.69 and 214.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.79, 905.69 and 214.08 is: 321.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.79 : 905.69 = 214.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.79/905.69 = 214.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.79x = 905.69 × 214.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.79x = 193,890.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,890.12/603.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.12

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