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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.60, 908.54 and 331.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.60, 908.54 and 331.55 is: 497.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.60 : 908.54 = 331.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.60/908.54 = 331.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.60x = 908.54 × 331.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.60x = 301,224.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,224.78/605.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.40

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