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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.93, 904.97 and 329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.93, 904.97 and 329.60 is: 494.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.93 : 904.97 = 329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.93/904.97 = 329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.93x = 904.97 × 329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.93x = 298,271.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,271.94/602.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.71

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