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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.51, 604.89 and 283.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.51, 604.89 and 283.26 is: 390.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.51 : 604.89 = 283.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.51/604.89 = 283.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.51x = 604.89 × 283.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.51x = 171,341.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,341.14/438.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.73

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