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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.13, 604.06 and 321.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.13, 604.06 and 321.49 is: 443.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.13 : 604.06 = 321.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.13/604.06 = 321.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.13x = 604.06 × 321.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.13x = 194,199.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,199.25/438.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.25

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