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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.37, 674.39 and 437.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.37, 674.39 and 437.70 is: 600.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.37 : 674.39 = 437.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.37/674.39 = 437.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.37x = 674.39 × 437.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.37x = 295,178.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,178.31/491.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.73

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