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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.21, 908.83 and 332.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.21, 908.83 and 332.29 is: 498.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.21 : 908.83 = 332.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.21/908.83 = 332.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.21x = 908.83 × 332.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.21x = 301,995.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,995.12/606.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.17

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