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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.71, 929.44 and 437.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.71, 929.44 and 437.59 is: 603.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.71 : 929.44 = 437.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.71/929.44 = 437.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.71x = 929.44 × 437.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.71x = 406,713.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,713.65/673.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.69

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