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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.04, 656.56 and 284.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.04, 656.56 and 284.24 is: 426.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.04 : 656.56 = 284.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.04/656.56 = 284.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.04x = 656.56 × 284.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.04x = 186,620.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,620.61/438.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.04

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