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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.46, 912.02 and 333.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.46, 912.02 and 333.94 is: 500.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.46 : 912.02 = 333.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.46/912.02 = 333.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.46x = 912.02 × 333.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.46x = 304,559.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,559.96/608.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.54

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