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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.26, 657.62 and 284.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.26, 657.62 and 284.14 is: 426.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.26 : 657.62 = 284.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.26/657.62 = 284.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.26x = 657.62 × 284.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.26x = 186,856.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,856.15/438.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.36

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