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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.40, 908.64 and 331.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.40, 908.64 and 331.76 is: 497.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.40 : 908.64 = 331.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.40/908.64 = 331.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.40x = 908.64 × 331.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.40x = 301,445.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,445.86/605.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.93

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