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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.33, 656.41 and 283.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.33, 656.41 and 283.78 is: 424.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.33 : 656.41 = 283.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.33/656.41 = 283.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.33x = 656.41 × 283.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.33x = 186,276.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,276.03/438.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.97

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