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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.74, 657.03 and 326.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.74, 657.03 and 326.68 is: 490.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.74 : 657.03 = 326.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.74/657.03 = 326.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.74x = 657.03 × 326.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.74x = 214,638.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,638.56/437.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.33

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