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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.03, 907.88 and 331.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.03, 907.88 and 331.08 is: 496.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.03 : 907.88 = 331.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.03/907.88 = 331.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.03x = 907.88 × 331.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.03x = 300,579.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,579.26/605.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.80

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