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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.14, 929.16 and 437.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.14, 929.16 and 437.16 is: 603.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.14 : 929.16 = 437.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.14/929.16 = 437.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.14x = 929.16 × 437.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.14x = 406,191.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,191.59/673.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.43

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