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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.99, 913.55 and 334.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.99, 913.55 and 334.94 is: 502.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.99 : 913.55 = 334.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.99/913.55 = 334.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.99x = 913.55 × 334.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.99x = 305,978.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,978.19/608.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.44

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