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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.64, 908.87 and 331.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.64, 908.87 and 331.93 is: 498.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.64 : 908.87 = 331.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.64/908.87 = 331.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.64x = 908.87 × 331.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.64x = 301,681.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,681.22/605.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.12

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