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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.72, 907.20 and 331.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.72, 907.20 and 331.06 is: 496.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.72 : 907.20 = 331.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.72/907.20 = 331.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.72x = 907.20 × 331.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.72x = 300,337.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,337.63/604.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.66

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