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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.52, 906.98 and 331.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.52, 906.98 and 331.04 is: 495.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.52 : 906.98 = 331.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.52/906.98 = 331.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.52x = 906.98 × 331.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.52x = 300,247.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,247.27/605.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.85

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