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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.55, 906.83 and 374.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.55, 906.83 and 374.11 is: 561.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.55 : 906.83 = 374.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.55/906.83 = 374.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.55x = 906.83 × 374.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.55x = 339,254.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,254.17/604.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.17

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