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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.12, 656.82 and 283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.12, 656.82 and 283.68 is: 425.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.12 : 656.82 = 283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.12/656.82 = 283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.12x = 656.82 × 283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.12x = 186,326.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,326.70/438.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.29

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