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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.23, 604.50 and 282.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.23, 604.50 and 282.98 is: 390.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.23 : 604.50 = 282.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.23/604.50 = 282.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.23x = 604.50 × 282.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.23x = 171,061.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,061.41/438.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.35

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