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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.09, 905.40 and 329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.09, 905.40 and 329.40 is: 494.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.09 : 905.40 = 329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.09/905.40 = 329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.09x = 905.40 × 329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.09x = 298,238.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,238.76/603.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.52

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