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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.57, 906.45 and 330.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.57, 906.45 and 330.43 is: 495.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.57 : 906.45 = 330.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.57/906.45 = 330.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.57x = 906.45 × 330.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.57x = 299,518.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,518.27/604.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.42

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