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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.44, 658.25 and 281.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.44, 658.25 and 281.84 is: 423.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.44 : 658.25 = 281.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.44/658.25 = 281.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.44x = 658.25 × 281.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.44x = 185,521.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,521.18/438.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.14

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