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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.02, 910.33 and 329.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.02, 910.33 and 329.38 is: 493.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.02 : 910.33 = 329.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.02/910.33 = 329.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.02x = 910.33 × 329.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.02x = 299,843.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,843.60/608.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.15

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