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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.97, 909.56 and 332.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.97, 909.56 and 332.19 is: 498.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.97 : 909.56 = 332.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.97/909.56 = 332.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.97x = 909.56 × 332.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.97x = 302,145.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,145.08/605.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.61

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