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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.16, 911.47 and 330.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.16, 911.47 and 330.51 is: 495.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.16 : 911.47 = 330.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.16/911.47 = 330.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.16x = 911.47 × 330.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.16x = 301,243.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,243.74/608.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.34

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