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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.86, 911.79 and 333.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.86, 911.79 and 333.90 is: 500.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.86 : 911.79 = 333.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.86/911.79 = 333.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.86x = 911.79 × 333.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.86x = 304,446.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,446.68/607.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.85

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