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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.73, 912.48 and 334.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.73, 912.48 and 334.25 is: 501.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.73 : 912.48 = 334.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.73/912.48 = 334.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.73x = 912.48 × 334.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.73x = 304,996.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,996.44/608.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.04

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