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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.12, 604.01 and 325.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.12, 604.01 and 325.54 is: 449.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.12 : 604.01 = 325.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.12/604.01 = 325.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.12x = 604.01 × 325.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.12x = 196,629.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,629.42/437.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.83

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