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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.58, 605.28 and 327.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.58, 605.28 and 327.86 is: 452.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.58 : 605.28 = 327.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.58/605.28 = 327.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.58x = 605.28 × 327.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.58x = 198,451.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,451.29/438.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.48

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