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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.65, 909.36 and 332.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.65, 909.36 and 332.87 is: 498.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.65 : 909.36 = 332.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.65/909.36 = 332.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.65x = 909.36 × 332.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.65x = 302,694.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,694.12/606.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.96

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