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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.34, 907.47 and 331.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.34, 907.47 and 331.16 is: 496.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.34 : 907.47 = 331.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.34/907.47 = 331.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.34x = 907.47 × 331.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.34x = 300,513.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,513.23/605.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.44

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