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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.62, 835.76 and 329.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.62, 835.76 and 329.62 is: 454.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.62 : 835.76 = 329.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.62/835.76 = 329.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.62x = 835.76 × 329.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.62x = 275,483.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,483.21/605.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.88

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