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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.83, 657.17 and 284.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.83, 657.17 and 284.28 is: 425.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.83 : 657.17 = 284.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.83/657.17 = 284.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.83x = 657.17 × 284.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.83x = 186,818.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,818.87/438.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.73

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