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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.08, 906.30 and 474.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.08, 906.30 and 474.40 is: 710.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.08 : 906.30 = 474.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.08/906.30 = 474.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.08x = 906.30 × 474.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.08x = 429,948.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,948.72/605.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.57

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