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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.18, 912.06 and 333.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.18, 912.06 and 333.99 is: 500.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.18 : 912.06 = 333.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.18/912.06 = 333.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.18x = 912.06 × 333.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.18x = 304,618.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,618.92/608.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.87

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