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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.40, 603.11 and 326.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.40, 603.11 and 326.69 is: 450.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.40 : 603.11 = 326.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.40/603.11 = 326.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.40x = 603.11 × 326.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.40x = 197,025.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,025.77/437.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.45

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