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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.85, 911.92 and 333.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.85, 911.92 and 333.80 is: 500.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.85 : 911.92 = 333.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.85/911.92 = 333.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.85x = 911.92 × 333.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.85x = 304,398.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,398.90/607.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.78

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