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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.62, 906.93 and 373.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.62, 906.93 and 373.23 is: 559.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.62 : 906.93 = 373.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.62/906.93 = 373.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.62x = 906.93 × 373.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.62x = 338,493.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,493.48/604.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.85

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