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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.87, 833.01 and 437.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.87, 833.01 and 437.79 is: 603.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.87 : 833.01 = 437.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.87/833.01 = 437.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.87x = 833.01 × 437.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.87x = 364,683.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,683.45/603.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.91

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