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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.69, 893.31 and 437.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.69, 893.31 and 437.54 is: 603.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.69 : 893.31 = 437.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.69/893.31 = 437.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.69x = 893.31 × 437.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.69x = 390,854.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,854.39/647.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.46

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