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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.51, 913.04 and 334.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.51, 913.04 and 334.59 is: 502.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.51 : 913.04 = 334.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.51/913.04 = 334.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.51x = 913.04 × 334.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.51x = 305,492.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,492.38/608.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.04

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