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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.19, 893.16 and 437.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.19, 893.16 and 437.00 is: 603.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.19 : 893.16 = 437.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.19/893.16 = 437.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.19x = 893.16 × 437.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.19x = 390,306.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,306.45/647.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.08

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