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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.59, 905.90 and 329.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.59, 905.90 and 329.87 is: 495.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.59 : 905.90 = 329.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.59/905.90 = 329.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.59x = 905.90 × 329.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.59x = 298,830.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,830.31/603.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.09

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