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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.24, 656.96 and 283.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.24, 656.96 and 283.80 is: 425.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.24 : 656.96 = 283.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.24/656.96 = 283.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.24x = 656.96 × 283.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.24x = 186,443.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,443.83/438.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.44

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