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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.24, 656.64 and 284.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.24, 656.64 and 284.52 is: 426.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.24 : 656.64 = 284.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.24/656.64 = 284.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.24x = 656.64 × 284.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.24x = 186,827.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,827.21/438.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.31

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