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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.28, 893.17 and 437.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.28, 893.17 and 437.92 is: 604.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.28 : 893.17 = 437.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.28/893.17 = 437.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.28x = 893.17 × 437.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.28x = 391,137.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,137.01/647.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.28

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