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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.91, 603.30 and 327.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.91, 603.30 and 327.18 is: 450.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.91 : 603.30 = 327.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.91/603.30 = 327.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.91x = 603.30 × 327.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.91x = 197,387.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,387.69/437.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.75

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