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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.37, 656.59 and 283.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.37, 656.59 and 283.83 is: 425.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.37 : 656.59 = 283.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.37/656.59 = 283.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.37x = 656.59 × 283.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.37x = 186,359.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,359.15/438.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.12

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