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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.12, 929.31 and 437.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.12, 929.31 and 437.14 is: 603.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.12 : 929.31 = 437.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.12/929.31 = 437.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.12x = 929.31 × 437.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.12x = 406,236.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,236.39/673.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.51

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