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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.15, 914.31 and 335.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.15, 914.31 and 335.19 is: 503.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.15 : 914.31 = 335.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.15/914.31 = 335.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.15x = 914.31 × 335.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.15x = 306,467.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,467.57/609.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.11

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