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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.88, 836.12 and 329.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.88, 836.12 and 329.88 is: 455.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.88 : 836.12 = 329.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.88/836.12 = 329.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.88x = 836.12 × 329.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.88x = 275,819.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,819.27/605.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.24

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