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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.88, 906.98 and 373.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.88, 906.98 and 373.86 is: 560.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.88 : 906.98 = 373.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.88/906.98 = 373.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.88x = 906.98 × 373.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.88x = 339,083.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,083.54/604.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.58

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