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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.91, 928.39 and 437.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.91, 928.39 and 437.15 is: 603.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.91 : 928.39 = 437.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.91/928.39 = 437.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.91x = 928.39 × 437.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.91x = 405,841.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,841.28/672.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.12

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