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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.32, 914.12 and 335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.32, 914.12 and 335.34 is: 503.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.32 : 914.12 = 335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.32/914.12 = 335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.32x = 914.12 × 335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.32x = 306,539.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,539.32/609.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.09

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