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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.97, 908.10 and 328.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.97, 908.10 and 328.14 is: 491.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.97 : 908.10 = 328.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.97/908.10 = 328.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.97x = 908.10 × 328.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.97x = 297,983.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,983.93/605.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.75

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