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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.65, 909.03 and 332.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.65, 909.03 and 332.02 is: 498.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.65 : 909.03 = 332.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.65/909.03 = 332.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.65x = 909.03 × 332.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.65x = 301,816.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,816.14/605.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.33

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