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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.79, 912.16 and 335.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.79, 912.16 and 335.11 is: 502.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.79 : 912.16 = 335.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.79/912.16 = 335.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.79x = 912.16 × 335.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.79x = 305,673.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,673.94/608.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.10

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