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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.45, 604.97 and 327.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.45, 604.97 and 327.68 is: 452.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.45 : 604.97 = 327.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.45/604.97 = 327.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.45x = 604.97 × 327.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.45x = 198,235.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,235.40/438.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.13

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