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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.70, 908.95 and 331.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.70, 908.95 and 331.98 is: 498.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.70 : 908.95 = 331.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.70/908.95 = 331.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.70x = 908.95 × 331.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.70x = 301,754.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,754.66/605.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.19

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