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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.99, 908.40 and 328.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.99, 908.40 and 328.43 is: 492.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.99 : 908.40 = 328.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.99/908.40 = 328.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.99x = 908.40 × 328.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.99x = 298,345.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,345.81/605.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.33

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