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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.30, 912.47 and 334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.30, 912.47 and 334.56 is: 501.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.30 : 912.47 = 334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.30/912.47 = 334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.30x = 912.47 × 334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.30x = 305,274.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,274.29/608.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.85

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