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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.63, 905.45 and 328.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.63, 905.45 and 328.91 is: 493.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.63 : 905.45 = 328.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.63/905.45 = 328.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.63x = 905.45 × 328.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.63x = 297,805.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,805.39/603.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.36

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