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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.67, 929.08 and 437.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.67, 929.08 and 437.38 is: 603.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.67 : 929.08 = 437.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.67/929.08 = 437.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.67x = 929.08 × 437.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.67x = 406,365.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,365.08/673.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.21

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