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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.48, 908.91 and 332.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.48, 908.91 and 332.10 is: 498.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.48 : 908.91 = 332.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.48/908.91 = 332.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.48x = 908.91 × 332.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.48x = 301,849.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,849.01/605.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.53

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