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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.40, 905.85 and 330.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.40, 905.85 and 330.08 is: 494.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.40 : 905.85 = 330.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.40/905.85 = 330.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.40x = 905.85 × 330.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.40x = 298,998.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,998.44/604.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.71

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