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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.53, 905.75 and 330.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.53, 905.75 and 330.82 is: 495.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.53 : 905.75 = 330.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.53/905.75 = 330.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.53x = 905.75 × 330.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.53x = 299,640.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,640.22/604.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.66

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