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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.42, 925.37 and 437.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.42, 925.37 and 437.50 is: 603.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.42 : 925.37 = 437.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.42/925.37 = 437.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.42x = 925.37 × 437.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.42x = 404,847.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,847.19/670.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.87

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