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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.64, 605.06 and 283.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.64, 605.06 and 283.39 is: 390.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.64 : 605.06 = 283.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.64/605.06 = 283.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.64x = 605.06 × 283.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.64x = 171,465.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,465.64/438.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.91

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