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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.36, 906.54 and 330.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.36, 906.54 and 330.40 is: 495.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.36 : 906.54 = 330.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.36/906.54 = 330.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.36x = 906.54 × 330.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.36x = 299,520.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,520.82/604.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.60

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