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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.80, 658.20 and 284.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.80, 658.20 and 284.90 is: 427.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.80 : 658.20 = 284.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.80/658.20 = 284.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.80x = 658.20 × 284.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.80x = 187,521.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,521.18/438.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.35

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