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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.73, 835.89 and 329.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.73, 835.89 and 329.73 is: 455.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.73 : 835.89 = 329.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.73/835.89 = 329.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.73x = 835.89 × 329.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.73x = 275,618.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,618.01/605.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.02

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