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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.42, 605.06 and 327.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.42, 605.06 and 327.70 is: 452.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.42 : 605.06 = 327.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.42/605.06 = 327.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.42x = 605.06 × 327.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.42x = 198,278.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,278.16/438.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.26

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