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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.56, 907.24 and 331.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.56, 907.24 and 331.24 is: 496.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.56 : 907.24 = 331.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.56/907.24 = 331.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.56x = 907.24 × 331.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.56x = 300,514.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,514.18/605.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.26

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