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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.98, 914.36 and 335.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.98, 914.36 and 335.51 is: 502.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.98 : 914.36 = 335.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.98/914.36 = 335.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.98x = 914.36 × 335.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.98x = 306,770.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,770.67/609.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.92

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