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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.74, 905.19 and 329.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.74, 905.19 and 329.96 is: 494.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.74 : 905.19 = 329.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.74/905.19 = 329.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.74x = 905.19 × 329.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.74x = 298,676.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,676.49/603.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.71

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