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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.72, 913.04 and 334.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.72, 913.04 and 334.96 is: 502.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.72 : 913.04 = 334.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.72/913.04 = 334.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.72x = 913.04 × 334.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.72x = 305,831.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,831.88/608.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.42

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