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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.72, 905.64 and 329.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.72, 905.64 and 329.88 is: 494.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.72 : 905.64 = 329.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.72/905.64 = 329.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.72x = 905.64 × 329.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.72x = 298,752.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,752.52/603.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.85

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