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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.33, 861.66 and 437.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.33, 861.66 and 437.73 is: 604.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.33 : 861.66 = 437.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.33/861.66 = 437.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.33x = 861.66 × 437.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.33x = 377,174.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,174.43/624.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.13

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