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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.82, 907.26 and 214.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.82, 907.26 and 214.78 is: 322.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.82 : 907.26 = 214.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.82/907.26 = 214.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.82x = 907.26 × 214.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.82x = 194,861.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,861.30/604.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.18

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