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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.46, 913.30 and 334.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.46, 913.30 and 334.68 is: 502.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.46 : 913.30 = 334.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.46/913.30 = 334.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.46x = 913.30 × 334.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.46x = 305,663.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,663.24/608.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.36

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