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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.95, 905.56 and 329.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.95, 905.56 and 329.66 is: 494.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.95 : 905.56 = 329.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.95/905.56 = 329.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.95x = 905.56 × 329.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.95x = 298,523.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,523.82/603.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.29

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