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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.34, 906.15 and 330.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.34, 906.15 and 330.36 is: 495.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.34 : 906.15 = 330.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.34/906.15 = 330.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.34x = 906.15 × 330.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.34x = 299,353.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,353.55/604.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.34

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