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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.98, 909.24 and 328.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.98, 909.24 and 328.28 is: 492.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.98 : 909.24 = 328.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.98/909.24 = 328.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.98x = 909.24 × 328.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.98x = 298,485.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,485.31/605.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.57

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