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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.76, 905.56 and 329.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.76, 905.56 and 329.58 is: 493.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.76 : 905.56 = 329.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.76/905.56 = 329.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.76x = 905.56 × 329.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.76x = 298,453.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,453.64/604.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.51

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