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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.98, 928.06 and 437

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.98, 928.06 and 437 is: 602.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.98 : 928.06 = 437 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.98/928.06 = 437/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.98x = 928.06 × 437
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.98x = 405,562.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,562.22/672.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.64

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