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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.58, 907.90 and 331.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.58, 907.90 and 331.90 is: 497.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.58 : 907.90 = 331.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.58/907.90 = 331.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.58x = 907.90 × 331.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.58x = 301,332.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,332.01/605.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.59

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