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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.21, 907.40 and 331.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.21, 907.40 and 331.49 is: 497.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.21 : 907.40 = 331.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.21/907.40 = 331.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.21x = 907.40 × 331.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.21x = 300,797.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,797.12/605.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.02

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