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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.65, 656.88 and 284.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.65, 656.88 and 284.09 is: 425.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.65 : 656.88 = 284.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.65/656.88 = 284.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.65x = 656.88 × 284.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.65x = 186,614.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,614.68/438.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.43

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