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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.46, 605.21 and 283.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.46, 605.21 and 283.18 is: 390.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.46 : 605.21 = 283.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.46/605.21 = 283.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.46x = 605.21 × 283.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.46x = 171,383.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,383.37/438.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.88

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