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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.72, 907.08 and 214.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.72, 907.08 and 214.76 is: 322.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.72 : 907.08 = 214.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.72/907.08 = 214.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.72x = 907.08 × 214.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.72x = 194,804.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,804.50/604.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.14

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