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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.37, 908.62 and 332.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.37, 908.62 and 332.03 is: 498.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.37 : 908.62 = 332.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.37/908.62 = 332.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.37x = 908.62 × 332.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.37x = 301,690.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,690.54/605.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.35

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