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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.49, 912.33 and 334.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.49, 912.33 and 334.71 is: 501.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.49 : 912.33 = 334.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.49/912.33 = 334.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.49x = 912.33 × 334.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.49x = 305,365.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,365.97/608.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.84

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