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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.41, 909.24 and 332.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.41, 909.24 and 332.42 is: 498.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.41 : 909.24 = 332.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.41/909.24 = 332.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.41x = 909.24 × 332.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.41x = 302,245.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,245.01/606.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.42

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