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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.44, 906.62 and 214.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.44, 906.62 and 214.37 is: 321.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.44 : 906.62 = 214.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.44/906.62 = 214.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.44x = 906.62 × 214.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.44x = 194,346.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,346.52/604.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.53

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