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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.48, 610.08 and 374.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.48, 610.08 and 374.08 is: 561.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.48 : 610.08 = 374.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.48/610.08 = 374.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.48x = 610.08 × 374.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.48x = 228,218.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,218.73/406.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.45

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