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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.12, 906.08 and 214.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.12, 906.08 and 214.40 is: 321.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.12 : 906.08 = 214.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.12/906.08 = 214.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.12x = 906.08 × 214.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.12x = 194,262.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,262.48/604.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.57

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