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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.74, 908.64 and 374.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.74, 908.64 and 374.48 is: 561.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.74 : 908.64 = 374.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.74/908.64 = 374.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.74x = 908.64 × 374.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.74x = 340,267.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,267.51/605.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.74

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