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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.85, 907.43 and 214.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.85, 907.43 and 214.83 is: 322.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.85 : 907.43 = 214.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.85/907.43 = 214.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.85x = 907.43 × 214.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.85x = 194,942.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,942.11/604.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.30

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