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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.89, 929.27 and 437.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.89, 929.27 and 437.57 is: 603.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.89 : 929.27 = 437.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.89/929.27 = 437.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.89x = 929.27 × 437.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.89x = 406,613.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,613.84/673.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.38

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