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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.16, 892.53 and 437.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.16, 892.53 and 437.28 is: 603.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.16 : 892.53 = 437.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.16/892.53 = 437.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.16x = 892.53 × 437.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.16x = 390,285.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,285.52/647.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.07

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