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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.39, 905.36 and 329.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.39, 905.36 and 329.07 is: 493.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.39 : 905.36 = 329.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.39/905.36 = 329.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.39x = 905.36 × 329.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.39x = 297,926.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,926.82/603.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.75

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