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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.45, 912.21 and 334.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.45, 912.21 and 334.86 is: 501.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.45 : 912.21 = 334.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.45/912.21 = 334.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.45x = 912.21 × 334.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.45x = 305,462.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,462.64/609.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.21

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