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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.48, 908.33 and 331.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.48, 908.33 and 331.47 is: 497.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.48 : 908.33 = 331.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.48/908.33 = 331.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.48x = 908.33 × 331.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.48x = 301,082.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,082.49/605.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.27

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