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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.49, 913.83 and 335.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.49, 913.83 and 335.71 is: 503.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.49 : 913.83 = 335.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.49/913.83 = 335.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.49x = 913.83 × 335.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.49x = 306,781.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,781.87/609.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.34

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