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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.85, 905.79 and 330.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.85, 905.79 and 330.18 is: 495.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.85 : 905.79 = 330.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.85/905.79 = 330.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.85x = 905.79 × 330.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.85x = 299,073.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,073.74/603.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.28

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