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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.84, 604.60 and 327.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.84, 604.60 and 327.12 is: 451.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.84 : 604.60 = 327.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.84/604.60 = 327.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.84x = 604.60 × 327.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.84x = 197,773.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,773.73/437.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.71

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