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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.91, 562.46 and 307.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.91, 562.46 and 307.08 is: 460.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.91 : 562.46 = 307.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.91/562.46 = 307.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.91x = 562.46 × 307.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.91x = 172,718.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,718.68/374.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.69

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