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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.12, 905.37 and 329.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.12, 905.37 and 329.80 is: 494.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.12 : 905.37 = 329.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.12/905.37 = 329.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.12x = 905.37 × 329.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.12x = 298,591.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,591.03/604.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.26

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