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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.65, 912.36 and 334.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.65, 912.36 and 334.87 is: 501.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.65 : 912.36 = 334.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.65/912.36 = 334.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.65x = 912.36 × 334.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.65x = 305,521.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,521.99/608.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.97

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