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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.80, 929.43 and 437.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.80, 929.43 and 437.52 is: 603.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.80 : 929.43 = 437.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.80/929.43 = 437.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.80x = 929.43 × 437.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.80x = 406,644.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,644.21/673.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.51

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