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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.91, 928.58 and 437

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.91, 928.58 and 437 is: 603.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.91 : 928.58 = 437 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.91/928.58 = 437/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.91x = 928.58 × 437
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.91x = 405,789.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,789.46/672.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.04

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