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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.89, 912.18 and 334.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.89, 912.18 and 334.18 is: 501.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.89 : 912.18 = 334.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.89/912.18 = 334.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.89x = 912.18 × 334.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.89x = 304,832.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,832.31/607.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.46

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