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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.74, 911.78 and 330.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.74, 911.78 and 330.22 is: 494.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.74 : 911.78 = 330.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.74/911.78 = 330.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.74x = 911.78 × 330.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.74x = 301,087.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,087.99/608.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.61

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