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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.88, 908.40 and 332.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.88, 908.40 and 332.10 is: 497.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.88 : 908.40 = 332.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.88/908.40 = 332.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.88x = 908.40 × 332.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.88x = 301,679.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,679.64/605.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.92

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