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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.14, 906.49 and 214.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.14, 906.49 and 214.44 is: 321.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.14 : 906.49 = 214.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.14/906.49 = 214.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.14x = 906.49 × 214.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.14x = 194,387.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,387.72/604.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.76

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