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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605, 834.92 and 329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605, 834.92 and 329 is: 454.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605 : 834.92 = 329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605/834.92 = 329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605x = 834.92 × 329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605x = 274,688.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,688.68/605
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.03

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