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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.47, 907.71 and 374.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.47, 907.71 and 374.70 is: 562.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.47 : 907.71 = 374.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.47/907.71 = 374.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.47x = 907.71 × 374.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.47x = 340,118.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,118.94/604.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.67

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