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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.62, 913.80 and 335.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.62, 913.80 and 335.42 is: 502.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.62 : 913.80 = 335.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.62/913.80 = 335.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.62x = 913.80 × 335.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.62x = 306,506.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,506.80/609.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.78

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