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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.78, 906.23 and 330.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.78, 906.23 and 330.09 is: 495.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.78 : 906.23 = 330.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.78/906.23 = 330.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.78x = 906.23 × 330.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.78x = 299,137.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,137.46/603.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.44

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