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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.34, 907.74 and 331.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.34, 907.74 and 331.02 is: 496.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.34 : 907.74 = 331.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.34/907.74 = 331.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.34x = 907.74 × 331.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.34x = 300,480.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,480.09/605.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.38

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