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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.92, 912.31 and 334.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.92, 912.31 and 334.33 is: 500.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.92 : 912.31 = 334.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.92/912.31 = 334.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.92x = 912.31 × 334.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.92x = 305,011.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,011.37/608.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.91

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