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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.49, 604.72 and 280.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.49, 604.72 and 280.94 is: 387.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.49 : 604.72 = 280.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.49/604.72 = 280.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.49x = 604.72 × 280.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.49x = 169,890.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,890.04/438.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.44

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