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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.76, 835.96 and 329.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.76, 835.96 and 329.76 is: 455.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.76 : 835.96 = 329.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.76/835.96 = 329.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.76x = 835.96 × 329.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.76x = 275,666.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,666.17/605.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.07

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