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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.06, 604.54 and 283.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.06, 604.54 and 283.08 is: 390.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.06 : 604.54 = 283.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.06/604.54 = 283.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.06x = 604.54 × 283.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.06x = 171,133.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,133.28/438.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.66

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