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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.52, 908.33 and 332.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.52, 908.33 and 332.15 is: 498.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.52 : 908.33 = 332.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.52/908.33 = 332.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.52x = 908.33 × 332.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.52x = 301,695.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,695.61/605.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.24

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