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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.56, 912.54 and 330.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.56, 912.54 and 330.48 is: 495.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.56 : 912.54 = 330.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.56/912.54 = 330.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.56x = 912.54 × 330.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.56x = 301,571.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,571.66/608.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.55

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