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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.29, 893.33 and 437.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.29, 893.33 and 437.40 is: 603.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.29 : 893.33 = 437.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.29/893.33 = 437.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.29x = 893.33 × 437.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.29x = 390,742.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,742.00/647.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.66

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