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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.73, 605.19 and 283.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.73, 605.19 and 283.48 is: 391.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.73 : 605.19 = 283.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.73/605.19 = 283.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.73x = 605.19 × 283.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.73x = 171,559.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,559.26/438.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.04

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