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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.53, 912.43 and 334.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.53, 912.43 and 334.55 is: 501.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.53 : 912.43 = 334.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.53/912.43 = 334.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.53x = 912.43 × 334.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.53x = 305,253.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,253.46/608.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.62

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