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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605, 906.82 and 331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605, 906.82 and 331 is: 496.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605 : 906.82 = 331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605/906.82 = 331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605x = 906.82 × 331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605x = 300,157.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,157.42/605
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.13

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