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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.50, 656.58 and 283.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.50, 656.58 and 283.98 is: 425.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.50 : 656.58 = 283.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.50/656.58 = 283.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.50x = 656.58 × 283.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.50x = 186,455.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,455.59/438.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.21

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