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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.30, 908.96 and 331.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.30, 908.96 and 331.92 is: 498.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.30 : 908.96 = 331.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.30/908.96 = 331.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.30x = 908.96 × 331.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.30x = 301,700.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,700.34/605.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.44

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