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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.45, 908.57 and 331.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.45, 908.57 and 331.73 is: 497.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.45 : 908.57 = 331.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.45/908.57 = 331.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.45x = 908.57 × 331.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.45x = 301,403.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,403.69/605.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.82

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