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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.30, 905.62 and 329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.30, 905.62 and 329.60 is: 494.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.30 : 905.62 = 329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.30/905.62 = 329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.30x = 905.62 × 329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.30x = 298,492.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,492.35/603.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.77

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