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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.47, 906.66 and 214.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.47, 906.66 and 214.49 is: 321.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.47 : 906.66 = 214.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.47/906.66 = 214.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.47x = 906.66 × 214.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.47x = 194,469.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,469.50/604.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.72

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