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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.61, 913.05 and 334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.61, 913.05 and 334.56 is: 501.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.61 : 913.05 = 334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.61/913.05 = 334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.61x = 913.05 × 334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.61x = 305,465.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,465.44/608.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.91

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