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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.34, 907.65 and 331.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.34, 907.65 and 331.36 is: 496.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.34 : 907.65 = 331.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.34/907.65 = 331.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.34x = 907.65 × 331.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.34x = 300,758.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,758.90/605.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.84

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