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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.38, 835.42 and 329.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.38, 835.42 and 329.38 is: 454.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.38 : 835.42 = 329.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.38/835.42 = 329.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.38x = 835.42 × 329.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.38x = 275,170.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,170.64/605.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.54

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