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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.95, 903.96 and 329.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.95, 903.96 and 329.36 is: 492.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.95 : 903.96 = 329.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.95/903.96 = 329.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.95x = 903.96 × 329.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.95x = 297,723.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,723.75/603.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.96

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