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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.23, 604.53 and 280.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.23, 604.53 and 280.69 is: 387.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.23 : 604.53 = 280.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.23/604.53 = 280.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.23x = 604.53 × 280.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.23x = 169,685.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,685.53/438.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.21

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