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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.46, 912.29 and 334.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.46, 912.29 and 334.48 is: 501.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.46 : 912.29 = 334.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.46/912.29 = 334.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.46x = 912.29 × 334.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.46x = 305,142.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,142.76/608.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.50

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