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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.05, 656.79 and 284.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.05, 656.79 and 284.15 is: 426.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.05 : 656.79 = 284.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.05/656.79 = 284.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.05x = 656.79 × 284.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.05x = 186,623.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,623.59/438.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.04

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