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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.62, 604.70 and 326.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.62, 604.70 and 326.04 is: 450.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.62 : 604.70 = 326.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.62/604.70 = 326.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.62x = 604.70 × 326.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.62x = 197,156.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,156.39/437.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.52

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