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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.08, 656.04 and 283.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.08, 656.04 and 283.53 is: 424.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.08 : 656.04 = 283.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.08/656.04 = 283.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.08x = 656.04 × 283.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.08x = 186,007.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,007.02/438.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.60

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