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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.32, 929.19 and 437.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.32, 929.19 and 437.37 is: 603.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.32 : 929.19 = 437.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.32/929.19 = 437.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.32x = 929.19 × 437.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.32x = 406,399.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,399.83/673.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.58

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