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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.42, 912.63 and 334.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.42, 912.63 and 334.44 is: 501.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.42 : 912.63 = 334.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.42/912.63 = 334.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.42x = 912.63 × 334.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.42x = 305,219.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,219.98/608.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.66

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