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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.31, 604.52 and 282.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.31, 604.52 and 282.79 is: 390.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.31 : 604.52 = 282.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.31/604.52 = 282.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.31x = 604.52 × 282.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.31x = 170,949.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,949.19/438.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.02

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