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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.28, 905.38 and 329.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.28, 905.38 and 329.10 is: 493.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.28 : 905.38 = 329.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.28/905.38 = 329.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.28x = 905.38 × 329.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.28x = 297,956.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,956.34/603.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.89

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