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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.72, 908.70 and 332.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.72, 908.70 and 332.06 is: 498.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.72 : 908.70 = 332.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.72/908.70 = 332.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.72x = 908.70 × 332.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.72x = 301,742.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,742.92/605.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.16

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