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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.57, 893.85 and 437.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.57, 893.85 and 437.60 is: 604.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.57 : 893.85 = 437.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.57/893.85 = 437.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.57x = 893.85 × 437.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.57x = 391,148.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,148.76/647.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.03

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