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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.46, 908.17 and 374.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.46, 908.17 and 374.40 is: 560.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.46 : 908.17 = 374.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.46/908.17 = 374.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.46x = 908.17 × 374.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.46x = 340,018.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,018.85/606.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.66

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