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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.56, 906.96 and 214.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.56, 906.96 and 214.58 is: 321.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.56 : 906.96 = 214.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.56/906.96 = 214.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.56x = 906.96 × 214.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.56x = 194,618.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,618.55/604.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.92

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