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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.90, 908.50 and 331.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.90, 908.50 and 331.92 is: 497.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.90 : 908.50 = 331.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.90/908.50 = 331.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.90x = 908.50 × 331.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.90x = 301,547.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,547.66/605.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.69

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