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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.62, 606.08 and 327.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.62, 606.08 and 327.04 is: 451.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.62 : 606.08 = 327.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.62/606.08 = 327.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.62x = 606.08 × 327.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.62x = 198,212.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,212.40/438.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.90

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