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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.18, 912.60 and 334.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.18, 912.60 and 334.26 is: 501.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.18 : 912.60 = 334.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.18/912.60 = 334.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.18x = 912.60 × 334.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.18x = 305,045.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,045.68/608.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.58

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