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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.91, 892.18 and 437.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.91, 892.18 and 437.03 is: 602.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.91 : 892.18 = 437.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.91/892.18 = 437.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.91x = 892.18 × 437.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.91x = 389,909.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,909.43/646.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.73

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