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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.17, 908.30 and 431.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.17, 908.30 and 431.83 is: 648.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.17 : 908.30 = 431.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.17/908.30 = 431.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.17x = 908.30 × 431.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.17x = 392,231.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,231.19/605.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.13

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