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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.48, 905.99 and 331.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.48, 905.99 and 331.83 is: 496.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.48 : 905.99 = 331.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.48/905.99 = 331.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.48x = 905.99 × 331.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.48x = 300,633.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,633.00/605.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.52

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