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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.85, 909.45 and 332.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.85, 909.45 and 332.48 is: 499.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.85 : 909.45 = 332.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.85/909.45 = 332.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.85x = 909.45 × 332.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.85x = 302,369.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,369.39/605.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.08

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