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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.62, 656.73 and 284.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.62, 656.73 and 284.16 is: 425.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.62 : 656.73 = 284.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.62/656.73 = 284.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.62x = 656.73 × 284.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.62x = 186,614.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,614.98/438.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.46

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