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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609, 912.08 and 335.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609, 912.08 and 335.12 is: 501.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609 : 912.08 = 335.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609/912.08 = 335.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609x = 912.08 × 335.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609x = 305,650.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,650.01/609
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.89

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