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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.22, 603 and 326.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.22, 603 and 326.88 is: 450.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.22 : 603 = 326.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.22/603 = 326.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.22x = 603 × 326.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.22x = 197,108.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,108.64/437.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.82

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