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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.17, 905.94 and 214.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.17, 905.94 and 214.11 is: 321.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.17 : 905.94 = 214.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.17/905.94 = 214.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.17x = 905.94 × 214.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.17x = 193,970.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,970.81/604.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.05

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