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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.30, 606.45 and 374.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.30, 606.45 and 374.60 is: 561.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.30 : 606.45 = 374.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.30/606.45 = 374.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.30x = 606.45 × 374.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.30x = 227,176.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,176.17/404.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.90

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