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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.59, 603.91 and 324.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.59, 603.91 and 324.15 is: 447.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.59 : 603.91 = 324.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.59/603.91 = 324.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.59x = 603.91 × 324.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.59x = 195,755.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,755.57/437.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.35

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