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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.50, 603.79 and 326.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.50, 603.79 and 326.78 is: 450.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.50 : 603.79 = 326.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.50/603.79 = 326.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.50x = 603.79 × 326.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.50x = 197,305.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,305.80/437.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.99

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