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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.20, 604.20 and 327.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.20, 604.20 and 327.04 is: 451.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.20 : 604.20 = 327.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.20/604.20 = 327.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.20x = 604.20 × 327.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.20x = 197,597.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,597.57/437.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.96

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