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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.63, 835.77 and 329.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.63, 835.77 and 329.63 is: 454.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.63 : 835.77 = 329.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.63/835.77 = 329.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.63x = 835.77 × 329.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.63x = 275,494.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,494.87/605.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.89

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