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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.98, 907.46 and 331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.98, 907.46 and 331 is: 496.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.98 : 907.46 = 331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.98/907.46 = 331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.98x = 907.46 × 331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.98x = 300,369.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,369.26/604.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.49

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