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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.58, 907.86 and 373.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.58, 907.86 and 373.94 is: 561.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.58 : 907.86 = 373.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.58/907.86 = 373.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.58x = 907.86 × 373.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.58x = 339,485.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,485.17/604.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.52

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