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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.12, 604.26 and 326.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.12, 604.26 and 326.94 is: 450.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.12 : 604.26 = 326.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.12/604.26 = 326.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.12x = 604.26 × 326.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.12x = 197,556.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,556.76/438.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.92

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