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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604, 906.17 and 214.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604, 906.17 and 214.09 is: 321.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604 : 906.17 = 214.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604/906.17 = 214.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604x = 906.17 × 214.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604x = 194,001.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,001.94/604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.20

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