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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.31, 910.42 and 333.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.31, 910.42 and 333.17 is: 499.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.31 : 910.42 = 333.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.31/910.42 = 333.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.31x = 910.42 × 333.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.31x = 303,324.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,324.63/607.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.46

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