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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.01, 893.91 and 437.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.01, 893.91 and 437.91 is: 604.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.01 : 893.91 = 437.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.01/893.91 = 437.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.01x = 893.91 × 437.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.01x = 391,452.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,452.13/648.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.08

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