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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.46, 906.26 and 214.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.46, 906.26 and 214.25 is: 321.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.46 : 906.26 = 214.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.46/906.26 = 214.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.46x = 906.26 × 214.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.46x = 194,160.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,160.60/604.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.21

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