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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.15, 892.03 and 437.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.15, 892.03 and 437.26 is: 602.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.15 : 892.03 = 437.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.15/892.03 = 437.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.15x = 892.03 × 437.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.15x = 390,051.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,051.27/647.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.72

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