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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.20, 874.26 and 437.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.20, 874.26 and 437.16 is: 603.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.20 : 874.26 = 437.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.20/874.26 = 437.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.20x = 874.26 × 437.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.20x = 382,191.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,191.50/633.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.59

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