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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.15, 892.90 and 437.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.15, 892.90 and 437.43 is: 603.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.15 : 892.90 = 437.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.15/892.90 = 437.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.15x = 892.90 × 437.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.15x = 390,580.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,580.15/647.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.54

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