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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.86, 604.17 and 321.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.86, 604.17 and 321.70 is: 443.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.86 : 604.17 = 321.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.86/604.17 = 321.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.86x = 604.17 × 321.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.86x = 194,361.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,361.49/437.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.89

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