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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.31, 908.57 and 442.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.31, 908.57 and 442.50 is: 664.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.31 : 908.57 = 442.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.31/908.57 = 442.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.31x = 908.57 × 442.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.31x = 402,043.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,043.33/605.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.19

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