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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.02, 906.07 and 214.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.02, 906.07 and 214.08 is: 321.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.02 : 906.07 = 214.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.02/906.07 = 214.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.02x = 906.07 × 214.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.02x = 193,971.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,971.47/604.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.13

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