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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.96, 906.90 and 214.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.96, 906.90 and 214.69 is: 321.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.96 : 906.90 = 214.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.96/906.90 = 214.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.96x = 906.90 × 214.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.96x = 194,702.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,702.36/604.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.84

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