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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.18, 909.54 and 331.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.18, 909.54 and 331.98 is: 498.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.18 : 909.54 = 331.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.18/909.54 = 331.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.18x = 909.54 × 331.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.18x = 301,949.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,949.09/606.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.12

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