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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.50, 604.53 and 325.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.50, 604.53 and 325.91 is: 450.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.50 : 604.53 = 325.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.50/604.53 = 325.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.50x = 604.53 × 325.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.50x = 197,022.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,022.37/437.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.34

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