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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.91, 908.98 and 331.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.91, 908.98 and 331.85 is: 497.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.91 : 908.98 = 331.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.91/908.98 = 331.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.91x = 908.98 × 331.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.91x = 301,645.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,645.01/605.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.84

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