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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.47, 602.90 and 326.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.47, 602.90 and 326.68 is: 450.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.47 : 602.90 = 326.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.47/602.90 = 326.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.47x = 602.90 × 326.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.47x = 196,953.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,953.74/437.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.21

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