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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.75, 835.94 and 329.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.75, 835.94 and 329.75 is: 455.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.75 : 835.94 = 329.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.75/835.94 = 329.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.75x = 835.94 × 329.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.75x = 275,651.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,651.22/605.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.06

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