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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.41, 604.81 and 326.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.41, 604.81 and 326.63 is: 450.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.41 : 604.81 = 326.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.41/604.81 = 326.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.41x = 604.81 × 326.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.41x = 197,549.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,549.09/438.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.60

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