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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.22, 908.85 and 331.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.22, 908.85 and 331.83 is: 498.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.22 : 908.85 = 331.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.22/908.85 = 331.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.22x = 908.85 × 331.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.22x = 301,583.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,583.70/605.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.30

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