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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.15, 908.40 and 331.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.15, 908.40 and 331.10 is: 497.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.15 : 908.40 = 331.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.15/908.40 = 331.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.15x = 908.40 × 331.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.15x = 300,771.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,771.24/605.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.02

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