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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.04, 603.65 and 327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.04, 603.65 and 327 is: 451.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.04 : 603.65 = 327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.04/603.65 = 327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.04x = 603.65 × 327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.04x = 197,393.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,393.55/437.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.66

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