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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.22, 603.93 and 327.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.22, 603.93 and 327.43 is: 451.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.22 : 603.93 = 327.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.22/603.93 = 327.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.22x = 603.93 × 327.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.22x = 197,744.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,744.80/438.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.25

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