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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.51, 905.60 and 329.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.51, 905.60 and 329.59 is: 494.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.51 : 905.60 = 329.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.51/905.60 = 329.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.51x = 905.60 × 329.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.51x = 298,476.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,476.70/603.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.57

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