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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.09, 603.57 and 326.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.09, 603.57 and 326.37 is: 450.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.09 : 603.57 = 326.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.09/603.57 = 326.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.09x = 603.57 × 326.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.09x = 196,987.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,987.14/437.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.68

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