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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.11, 604.86 and 327.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.11, 604.86 and 327.41 is: 452.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.11 : 604.86 = 327.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.11/604.86 = 327.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.11x = 604.86 × 327.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.11x = 198,034.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,034.19/438.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.02

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