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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.50, 657.27 and 284.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.50, 657.27 and 284.06 is: 425.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.50 : 657.27 = 284.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.50/657.27 = 284.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.50x = 657.27 × 284.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.50x = 186,704.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,704.12/438.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.78

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