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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.96, 913.24 and 334.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.96, 913.24 and 334.68 is: 501.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.96 : 913.24 = 334.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.96/913.24 = 334.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.96x = 913.24 × 334.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.96x = 305,643.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,643.16/608.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.91

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