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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.02, 602.57 and 326.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.02, 602.57 and 326.30 is: 449.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.02 : 602.57 = 326.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.02/602.57 = 326.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.02x = 602.57 × 326.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.02x = 196,616.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,616.39/437.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.91

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