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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.52, 604.56 and 283

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.52, 604.56 and 283 is: 390.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.52 : 604.56 = 283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.52/604.56 = 283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.52x = 604.56 × 283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.52x = 171,090.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,090.48/438.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.15

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