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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.54, 905.61 and 325.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.54, 905.61 and 325.98 is: 489.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.54 : 905.61 = 325.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.54/905.61 = 325.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.54x = 905.61 × 325.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.54x = 295,210.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,210.75/603.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.13

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