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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.38, 929.01 and 437.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.38, 929.01 and 437.61 is: 603.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.38 : 929.01 = 437.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.38/929.01 = 437.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.38x = 929.01 × 437.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.38x = 406,544.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,544.07/673.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.74

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