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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.18, 908.55 and 332.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.18, 908.55 and 332.40 is: 498.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.18 : 908.55 = 332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.18/908.55 = 332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.18x = 908.55 × 332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.18x = 302,002.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,002.02/606.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.21

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