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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.49, 656.54 and 284.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.49, 656.54 and 284.04 is: 425.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.49 : 656.54 = 284.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.49/656.54 = 284.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.49x = 656.54 × 284.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.49x = 186,480.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,480.80/438.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.28

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