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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.66, 913.68 and 334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.66, 913.68 and 334.80 is: 501.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.66 : 913.68 = 334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.66/913.68 = 334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.66x = 913.68 × 334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.66x = 305,900.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,900.06/609.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.76

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