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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.05, 912.17 and 334.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.05, 912.17 and 334.27 is: 501.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.05 : 912.17 = 334.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.05/912.17 = 334.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.05x = 912.17 × 334.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.05x = 304,909.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,909.62/608.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.46

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