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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.41, 603.43 and 325.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.41, 603.43 and 325.63 is: 449.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.41 : 603.43 = 325.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.41/603.43 = 325.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.41x = 603.43 × 325.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.41x = 196,494.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,494.85/437.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.22

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