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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.52, 602.28 and 326.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.52, 602.28 and 326.82 is: 449.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.52 : 602.28 = 326.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.52/602.28 = 326.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.52x = 602.28 × 326.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.52x = 196,837.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,837.15/437.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.89

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