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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.79, 909.70 and 332.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.79, 909.70 and 332.51 is: 498.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.79 : 909.70 = 332.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.79/909.70 = 332.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.79x = 909.70 × 332.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.79x = 302,478.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,478.97/606.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.49

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