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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.48, 908.47 and 331.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.48, 908.47 and 331.25 is: 497.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.48 : 908.47 = 331.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.48/908.47 = 331.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.48x = 908.47 × 331.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.48x = 300,930.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,930.69/605.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.01

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