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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.91, 893.77 and 437.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.91, 893.77 and 437.80 is: 603.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.91 : 893.77 = 437.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.91/893.77 = 437.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.91x = 893.77 × 437.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.91x = 391,292.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,292.51/647.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.93

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