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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.70, 603.25 and 327.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.70, 603.25 and 327.14 is: 450.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.70 : 603.25 = 327.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.70/603.25 = 327.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.70x = 603.25 × 327.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.70x = 197,345.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,345.63/437.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.87

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