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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.11, 602.71 and 326.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.11, 602.71 and 326.23 is: 449.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.11 : 602.71 = 326.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.11/602.71 = 326.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.11x = 602.71 × 326.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.11x = 196,622.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,622.08/437.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.82

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