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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.48, 912.86 and 334.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.48, 912.86 and 334.43 is: 501.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.48 : 912.86 = 334.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.48/912.86 = 334.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.48x = 912.86 × 334.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.48x = 305,288.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,288.61/608.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.72

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