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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.10, 657.39 and 283.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.10, 657.39 and 283.99 is: 426.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.10 : 657.39 = 283.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.10/657.39 = 283.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.10x = 657.39 × 283.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.10x = 186,692.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,692.19/438.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.14

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