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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.41, 657.84 and 284.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.41, 657.84 and 284.29 is: 426.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.41 : 657.84 = 284.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.41/657.84 = 284.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.41x = 657.84 × 284.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.41x = 187,015.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,015.91/438.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.58

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