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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.91, 913.50 and 334.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.91, 913.50 and 334.86 is: 502.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.91 : 913.50 = 334.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.91/913.50 = 334.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.91x = 913.50 × 334.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.91x = 305,894.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,894.61/608.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.36

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