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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713, 983.95 and 437

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713, 983.95 and 437 is: 603.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713 : 983.95 = 437 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713/983.95 = 437/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713x = 983.95 × 437
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713x = 429,986.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,986.15/713
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.07

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