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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609, 912.89 and 335.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609, 912.89 and 335.22 is: 502.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609 : 912.89 = 335.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609/912.89 = 335.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609x = 912.89 × 335.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609x = 306,019.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,019.82/609
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.50

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