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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.34, 693.38 and 437.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.34, 693.38 and 437.03 is: 654.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.34 : 693.38 = 437.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.34/693.38 = 437.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.34x = 693.38 × 437.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.34x = 303,028.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,028.09/463.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.00

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