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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.59, 835.72 and 329.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.59, 835.72 and 329.59 is: 454.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.59 : 835.72 = 329.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.59/835.72 = 329.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.59x = 835.72 × 329.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.59x = 275,444.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,444.95/605.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.84

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