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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.06, 604.57 and 327.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.06, 604.57 and 327.35 is: 451.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.06 : 604.57 = 327.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.06/604.57 = 327.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.06x = 604.57 × 327.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.06x = 197,902.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,902.15/438.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.77

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