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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.02, 905.31 and 330.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.02, 905.31 and 330.24 is: 494.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.02 : 905.31 = 330.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.02/905.31 = 330.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.02x = 905.31 × 330.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.02x = 298,969.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,969.57/604.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.97

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