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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.45, 907.71 and 331.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.45, 907.71 and 331.86 is: 496.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.45 : 907.71 = 331.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.45/907.71 = 331.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.45x = 907.71 × 331.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.45x = 301,232.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,232.64/606.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.71

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