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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.84, 908.24 and 332.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.84, 908.24 and 332.24 is: 498.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.84 : 908.24 = 332.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.84/908.24 = 332.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.84x = 908.24 × 332.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.84x = 301,753.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,753.66/605.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.07

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