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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.60, 658.14 and 284.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.60, 658.14 and 284.49 is: 426.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.60 : 658.14 = 284.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.60/658.14 = 284.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.60x = 658.14 × 284.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.60x = 187,234.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,234.25/438.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.89

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