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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.76, 602.94 and 327.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.76, 602.94 and 327.06 is: 450.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.76 : 602.94 = 327.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.76/602.94 = 327.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.76x = 602.94 × 327.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.76x = 197,197.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,197.56/437.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.47

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