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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.32, 905.36 and 329.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.32, 905.36 and 329.58 is: 494.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.32 : 905.36 = 329.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.32/905.36 = 329.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.32x = 905.36 × 329.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.32x = 298,386.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,386.90/603.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.58

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