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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.37, 908.73 and 332.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.37, 908.73 and 332.05 is: 497.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.37 : 908.73 = 332.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.37/908.73 = 332.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.37x = 908.73 × 332.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.37x = 301,743.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,743.80/606.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.62

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