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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.01, 906.02 and 214.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.01, 906.02 and 214.13 is: 321.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.01 : 906.02 = 214.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.01/906.02 = 214.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.01x = 906.02 × 214.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.01x = 194,000.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,000.46/604.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.19

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