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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.65, 913.65 and 334.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.65, 913.65 and 334.75 is: 502.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.65 : 913.65 = 334.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.65/913.65 = 334.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.65x = 913.65 × 334.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.65x = 305,844.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,844.34/608.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.50

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