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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.85, 913.64 and 335.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.85, 913.64 and 335.71 is: 502.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.85 : 913.64 = 335.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.85/913.64 = 335.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.85x = 913.64 × 335.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.85x = 306,716.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,716.41/609.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.94

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