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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.82, 912.06 and 334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.82, 912.06 and 334.80 is: 501.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.82 : 912.06 = 334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.82/912.06 = 334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.82x = 912.06 × 334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.82x = 305,357.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,357.69/608.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.56

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