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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.93, 836.19 and 329.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.93, 836.19 and 329.93 is: 455.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.93 : 836.19 = 329.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.93/836.19 = 329.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.93x = 836.19 × 329.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.93x = 275,884.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,884.17/605.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.31

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