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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.96, 905.40 and 330.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.96, 905.40 and 330.32 is: 494.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.96 : 905.40 = 330.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.96/905.40 = 330.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.96x = 905.40 × 330.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.96x = 299,071.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,071.73/604.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.37

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