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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.87, 909.48 and 334.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.87, 909.48 and 334.15 is: 499.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.87 : 909.48 = 334.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.87/909.48 = 334.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.87x = 909.48 × 334.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.87x = 303,900.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,900.47/607.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.95

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