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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.67, 908.46 and 240.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.67, 908.46 and 240.48 is: 360.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.67 : 908.46 = 240.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.67/908.46 = 240.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.67x = 908.46 × 240.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.67x = 218,465.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,465.26/605.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.70

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