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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.93, 872.98 and 437.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.93, 872.98 and 437.10 is: 601.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.93 : 872.98 = 437.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.93/872.98 = 437.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.93x = 872.98 × 437.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.93x = 381,575.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,575.19/633.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.92

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