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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.64, 657.24 and 284.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.64, 657.24 and 284.20 is: 425.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.64 : 657.24 = 284.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.64/657.24 = 284.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.64x = 657.24 × 284.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.64x = 186,787.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,787.61/438.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.83

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