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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.57, 908.30 and 374.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.57, 908.30 and 374.49 is: 561.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.57 : 908.30 = 374.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.57/908.30 = 374.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.57x = 908.30 × 374.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.57x = 340,147.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,147.39/605.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.70

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