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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.93, 907.53 and 214.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.93, 907.53 and 214.96 is: 322.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.93 : 907.53 = 214.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.93/907.53 = 214.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.93x = 907.53 × 214.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.93x = 195,081.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,081.19/604.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.48

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