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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.74, 924.90 and 437

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.74, 924.90 and 437 is: 603.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.74 : 924.90 = 437 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.74/924.90 = 437/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.74x = 924.90 × 437
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.74x = 404,181.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,181.30/669.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.49

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