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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.74, 913.68 and 334.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.74, 913.68 and 334.45 is: 501.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.74 : 913.68 = 334.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.74/913.68 = 334.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.74x = 913.68 × 334.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.74x = 305,583.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,583.99/608.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.99

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