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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.31, 908.69 and 332.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.31, 908.69 and 332.59 is: 498.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.31 : 908.69 = 332.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.31/908.69 = 332.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.31x = 908.69 × 332.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.31x = 302,221.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,221.21/606.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.46

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