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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.91, 604.35 and 327.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.91, 604.35 and 327.19 is: 451.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.91 : 604.35 = 327.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.91/604.35 = 327.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.91x = 604.35 × 327.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.91x = 197,734.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,734.25/437.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.55

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